Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-09-14). Hazards: fire. About 8,700 units in the US and 10,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17224 |
| Published | 2017-09-14 |
| Last updated | 2017-09-14 |
| Products | Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights |
| Firm named in the title | Southwire |
| Firms | Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. (importer); Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 10,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Moonrays and home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through March 2017 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves Moonrays brand large mystic globe and winter-themed snow globe stake lights. The lawn and garden decorations are plastic globes mounted on a metal stake that can be inserted into the ground. Water and antifreeze allow glitter inside the globe to float. The winter-themed light stake is framed by a snowman, Christmas Tree, Santa Claus or reindeer. The solar powered lights also contain LED bulbs that run on AA NI-cd or AA-NI-Mh rechargeable batteries.
Hazard
Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stake lights and contact Southwire to return the product for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Southwire has received nine reports of incidents including heat-related damage to nearby property such as grass, deck posts and house siding. No injuries have been reported.
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