Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-078 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 19, 2016
- Brand
- Seasonal Specialties
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Synchronized music and lighting system
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 2,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 19, 2016
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Synchronized music and lighting system · About 2,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm received two reports of the control unit overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
Seasonal Specialties appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Seasonal Specialties recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Synchronized music and lighting system (About 2,000 units). g.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 19, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.