If you bought a lighted reindeer-style buck decoration from Sam’s Club last holiday season, stop plugging it in until you read this. Roughly 2,460 units were pulled from the market over a fire and burn risk, and the fix is straightforward once you confirm you have the right product. Below is the exact model number to look for, the purchase window that matters, and the two remedies you can choose from.
What Happened With the Sam’s Club Decoration Recall
Seasonal Specialties, working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recalled about 2,460 units of the Members Mark 7-foot Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck outdoor decoration. The recall was announced April 9, 2026.
The problem is electrical. Wires inside the unit can be connected incorrectly, which causes the current-limiting resistor to overheat. That creates a fire and burn hazard. Seasonal Specialties has received five reports of smoke or a burning smell. No injuries have been reported so far, and the goal of the recall is to keep it that way.
This is the kind of consumer alert we track closely, similar to how we covered the Bank of America fee settlement — a national action with real money and clear steps attached, where the only thing standing between you and your money is knowing what to do.
Who Is Affected
You’re affected if you bought the Members Mark 7′ Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck online at SamsClub.com between August 2025 and December 2025. It sold for about $170.
One important detail the wire-service coverage tends to bury: this decoration was sold online only. It was not stocked on the floor of Sam’s Club warehouses. So if you’re trying to remember whether you grabbed it in-store, you didn’t — every affected unit shipped from a SamsClub.com order.
The recall is national. All 2,460 units were part of a single online sale, so there’s no state-by-state breakdown, and Florida buyers are just as likely to be affected as anyone else. If you ordered one to a Florida address last fall, treat yourself as in-scope until you confirm otherwise.
Product Details: How to Identify Your Unit
Here’s the quick “am I affected?” checklist. If you can answer yes to these, act on it:
- Product: Members Mark 7′ Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck, an outdoor lighted deer/buck decoration roughly seven feet tall
- Retailer: SamsClub.com (online only)
- Price: about $170
- Purchase window: August 2025 through December 2025
- Model number: 990404199
- Item number: 663520-309
The model number 990404199 is printed on the cord tag near the adapter/wall plug, and it also appears on the original packaging if you kept the box. Before you do anything else, unplug the decoration, find that tag, and confirm the number matches. That single step tells you everything you need to know about whether you’re in the recall.
What Consumers Should Do
The steps are simple, and you can do all of them from home:
- Stop using it immediately. Do not plug the decoration in again, even to “test” it. The hazard is electrical and heat-related, so leaving it unplugged fully removes the risk.
- Locate the model number. Check the cord tag by the plug for 990404199. Snap a photo of it — you may need it when you file your claim.
- Find proof of purchase if you can. Your SamsClub.com order confirmation email works just as well as a paper receipt. Because this was an online-only sale, your order history in your Sam’s Club account is the easiest place to look.
- Decide refund or repair before you call. Knowing which remedy you want ahead of time makes the call faster (details below).
- Report any incident. If your unit ever produced smoke, a burning smell, or caused any injury or property damage, file a report at SaferProducts.gov. That’s the CPSC’s public incident database, and it’s how future hazards get flagged faster.
Refund, Remedy, or Contact Options
Seasonal Specialties — not Sam’s Club — is handling the remedy directly. You do not need to drive the item back to a warehouse. You have two choices:
- A full refund of the purchase price, or
- A free repair kit that corrects the wiring issue if you’d rather keep the decoration.
To start a claim, contact Seasonal Specialties:
- Phone: 800-353-3116, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
- Online: www.seasonalspecialties.com/Buck_Recall.html
Have your model number (990404199) and your purchase date or order confirmation ready when you reach out — it speeds the process considerably. As of publication, the company has not posted a hard deadline to claim your refund or repair kit. That doesn’t mean it will stay open forever, though. Recall remedy programs do close eventually, so act promptly rather than filing this away for “someday.”
Where the Sam’s Club Recall List Fits In
Because so many people search the broader Sam’s Club recall list in the same session, it’s worth knowing where to look for the full, current picture. The authoritative source is the CPSC, which maintains a searchable database of every recall tied to a retailer or manufacturer. Searching “Sam’s Club” or “Members Mark” on CPSC.gov/Recalls will surface this buck recall alongside any other active Members Mark actions.
To be clear: this decoration recall is a standalone action. It is not connected to any Members Mark pajama recall, food recall, or membership or billing issue you may have read about. Those are separate matters with separate remedies, so don’t let one hold up the other.
We keep an eye on these actions the way we do other money-and-safety stories for readers, from what actually happens after a cruise ship incident to how far $1.5 million really stretches in retirement. The through-line is the same: skip the noise, and take the one action that protects you.
The Bottom Line
If you own a Members Mark 7′ Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck bought on SamsClub.com between August and December 2025, unplug it, confirm the model number reads 990404199, and contact Seasonal Specialties at 800-353-3116 to choose your refund or free repair kit. It’s a fifteen-minute task that either puts $170 back in your pocket or makes your decoration safe to light up again next season.
FAQs
What Sam’s Club decoration is being recalled?
The Members Mark 7-foot Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck, an outdoor lighted decoration sold on SamsClub.com for about $170. About 2,460 units were recalled on April 9, 2026, because incorrectly connected wires can cause a resistor to overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard.
How do I know if my Sam’s Club decoration is part of the recall?
Check the cord tag near the plug for model number 990404199 (item number 663520-309). If it matches and you bought it online at SamsClub.com between August and December 2025, your unit is included. It was sold online only, not in warehouses.
How do I get a refund for the recalled Sam’s Club decoration?
Contact Seasonal Specialties directly at 800-353-3116 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. CT) or visit seasonalspecialties.com/Buck_Recall.html. You can choose a full refund or a free repair kit. Have your model number and purchase date or order confirmation ready.
Do I need a receipt or proof of purchase to get a refund?
Proof of purchase helps and speeds things up, but since this was an online-only sale, your SamsClub.com order confirmation email or account order history works. If you received it as a gift or bought it secondhand, the same remedy still applies — contact Seasonal Specialties to confirm what they’ll accept.
Is there a deadline to claim my refund or repair kit?
As of publication, no expiration date has been publicly announced for the claim. Recall remedy programs do eventually close, though, so it’s smart to act promptly rather than waiting.
Is this connected to other Sam’s Club recalls, like the pajama recall?
No. This is a standalone recall for the Members Mark Twinkling Buck decoration and is not related to any pajama recall, food recall, or membership issue. For a full current list, search ‘Sam’s Club’ or ‘Members Mark’ at CPSC.gov/Recalls.
