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Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards

Announced August 05, 2020 Source CPSC Recall ID 8871 About 50,000 units
Hazard

The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.

Repair

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.

Full notice and photos: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Hercules-Recalls-Moravian-Star-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Electrical-Shock-Hazards.

Frequently asked questions

Is this product recalled?

Yes. Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards — announced August 05, 2020, per the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

How many of these were sold?

CPSC's recall notice reports About 50,000 units affected.

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Recall data source: CPSC.gov · Last verified 2020-08-05