Synchronized music and lighting system recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 19, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards

Recall number

16078

Sold / distributed

Menards store in Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Mich., Minn., Mo., Neb., N.D., Ohio, S.D. and Wis. from August 2015 through November 2015 for about $120.

Why it was recalled

The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

The Philips Harmonize™ Synchronized Music and Lighting System Model is an electrical control box for decorative lighting (e.g. Christmas lights). When plugged into the control box, the lights flash to the beat of the music being played on the Harmonize control box. The product is sold with one 50-light decorative light string. The green control box is approximately 7.5" x 6.5" x 2.5", and is green in color with a gray tinted cover over the controls with a red digital readout under the cover. The model number MU1402 can be found on a white label wrapped around the plug cord wire, near the plug.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it and contact Seasonal Specialties for a prepaid label to return the lighting system for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.