Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards
Recalled August 5, 2020 · CPSC recall 20158 · Hercules
Hazard
The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 50,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves a single style of Moravian star lights, including those with incandescent and LED bulbs. The lights are a white multipointed star designed to hang from a ceiling. Moravian Stars were sold in two sizes, 12" and 21". The exterior boxes were either red, green or blue.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.
Contact
Hercules at 800-626-8807, ext. 4340, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.herculesoem.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Product
Moravian Star lights
Imported by
Hercules OEM, of Burnsville, Minn.
Retailers
Online at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 through December 2019 for about $20.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →