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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 19, 2016Serious
Seasonal Specialties Synchronized Music and Lighting System
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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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.
Who to contact: Seasonal Specialties at 800-763-6177 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.SeasonalSpecialties.com and click on "Recall Information" on the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Recall date
- January 19, 2016
- Brand
- Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm received two reports of the control unit overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
MU1402
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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