The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a Fast Track Recall on about 45,000 decorative tree light controllers sold nationwide. at popular retailers, like Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel stores, after receiving multiple reports of the device overheating, including one report of a fire.
Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel stores are among the retailers impacted after receiving multiple reports of the device overheating, including one report of a fire.
According to the alert posted by Ozarks First, the recall involves Mr. Christmas wireless decorative tree light controllers. The recall states the wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 10 reports of the devices overheating, including one fire, but said no injuries have been reported.
More information on the recall can be found on the Ozarks First Website.
(Story by Danielle Langenfeld, Ozarks First)
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