Recall of Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck Due to Burn Hazard
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Seasonal Specialties is recalling about 2,460 Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Bucks due to a burn hazard from potential overheating of wires.
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This notice was issued by CPSC on April 9, 2026 and geographically references National. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
This recall involves the 7-foot Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck sold under the Member's Mark brand name. If the wires are connected incorrectly, the current limiting resistor can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck with model number 990404199. About 2,460 units were sold online at SamsClub.com from August 2025 through December 2025 for about $170.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck immediately and contact Seasonal Specialties to request either a full refund or a repair kit. The repair kit includes new instructions on how to connect the wires, color-coded wire labels, and a cord tag warning sticker. Contact Seasonal Specialties toll-free at 800-353-3116 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at buckrecall@seasonalspecialties.com, or online at www.seasonalspecialties.com/Buck_Recall.html or www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on 'Product Safety Recall' for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights a potential burn risk from faulty wiring in holiday decorations, affecting consumer safety during use. It underscores the importance of addressing electrical hazards in seasonal products to prevent injuries.
Source
Information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Seasonal-Specialties-Recalls-Members-Mark-7-Pre-Lit-Twinkling-Bucks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
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