The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for two models of popular novelty Christmas tree light controllers due to a fire hazard. The Mr. Christmas controllers (with model numbers 39611, 39612 or 39630) were sold at WalMart, Target, and Cracker Barrel. According to the CPSC, the wireless receiver component of the controllers have the potential to overheat and cause a fire, an especially dangerous consideration when their close proximity with Christmas trees are taken into account.
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“The controller sold at Walmart and Cracker Barrel is shaped like a green, red and white peppermint candy with a candy cane on/off lever, and displays the words ‘Christmas Light Controller,'” reads the CPSC’s notice. “The controller sold at Target is sold under the Wondershop™ brand and is shaped like a square on/off switch box with green, red and white balls, and displays the words ‘Tree Lighting Switch.'”
Owners of the affected devices can return their products to its place of purchase for a full refund.
