That towering 7-foot twinkling reindeer from Sam's Club may be a bit too hot this holiday season. Seasonal Specialties has recalled roughly 2,460 of its Member's Mark pre-lit Twinkling Buck decorations after reports that the outdoor reindeer can overheat and in some cases give off smoke or a burning odor. No injuries have been reported. The decoration was sold online at SamsClub.com between August and December 2025 for about $170.
What Was Recalled and Where It Was Sold
The recall involves the Member's Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck, an outdoor, lighted reindeer sold exclusively through Sam's Club online. The product appears on the retailer's recall list, and Walmart notes that the item has been pulled from Sam's Club shelves and SamsClub.com. The company is telling customers to stop using the decoration while they confirm whether their particular buck is part of the recall, and to unplug it immediately to avoid any further risk.
Manufacturer Details and Incident Reports
According to KENS 5, which cites the federal safety agency, the affected product is model number 990404199, with about 2,460 units sold on SamsClub.com from August through December 2025. The outlet reports that the firm has received five complaints of the decoration emitting smoke or a burning smell, but again, no injuries have been reported. KENS 5 also notes the buck retailed for roughly $170.
Refunds and Repair Kit
Seasonal Specialties is offering buyers either a full refund or a free repair kit, according to the manufacturer's recall notice. The kit includes updated wiring instructions, color-coded wire labels and a cord-tag warning sticker to help owners safely fix the problem instead of hauling the reindeer back to the store. For questions, consumers can call Seasonal Specialties at 800-353-3116, email [email protected] or visit the recall page at Seasonal Specialties.
How This Fits a Wider Pattern
This is not the first time holiday lighting has turned from festive to risky. Pre-lit yard décor and seasonal light strings have been recalled before after wiring or bulbs overheated. Seasonal Specialties itself previously pulled certain pre-lit Christmas trees in 2013, according to a company press release archived by PR Newswire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has also moved to tighten oversight of seasonal and decorative lighting products, formally adding them to a list of substantial product hazards.
Where To Get More Information
Owners can check whether their reindeer is affected by looking it up on Sam's Club's recall list or by reviewing the manufacturer's recall notice; both Walmart and Seasonal Specialties post the latest remedy instructions. Additional details from the safety agency and on-the-ground coverage of the recall are available via KENS 5.
