Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards
Recalled 2016-01-19. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 2,000Units
2016-01-19Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The 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.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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