Ice Maker won't stop making ice.

I have a Samsung Refrigerator, RF30KMEDBSG/AA, and I'm experiencing an issue with my ice maker: it won't stop making ice. I have tested the infrared (IR) emitter with my phone and confirmed it emits red light. I have been searching online and have concluded that the IR receiver, which is located on the back side of the ice maker, that is about 18 inches in front of the emitter. The receiver, I believe, is faulty and is not signalling the main control board to stop ice production. Is this a common issue and is there a fix for this issue that you guys know of? I've seen online that these IR receivers are problematic. I was hoping there is a way to do a bypass wire/jumper cable, so to speak, that might fix this issue. I could be entirely off base here, but I was hoping someone might know more. Thank you!