Mr. Christmas is recalling about 44, 600 wireless decorative tree light controllers because the wireless receiver can overheat and spark a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.

This recall involves a decorative tree light controller that operates wirelessly to turn on holiday lights on a tree. The decorative controller contains two parts: a lever or a switch that can be pulled to turn the holiday lights on or off,

Christmas trees are often the centerpiece of holiday celebrations, but the festive decoration can turn disastrous. When Christmas trees get dry or neglected, they become a serious fire hazard, according to experts at the University of Maryland’s Department of Fire Protection Engineering.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of nearly 45,000 Christmas tree light controllers due to a fire hazard. According to the CPSC, they have recalled 44,600 Mr. Christmas Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers because the wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat,