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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 19, 2016CPSC #16078

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

Product
Lighting
Units affected
2,000
Remedy
refund

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

The firm received two reports of the control unit overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Harmonize control boxLight set packaged with the Harmonize control box
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