Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-08-05). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 50,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20158 |
| Published | 2020-08-05 |
| Last updated | 2020-08-05 |
| Products | Moravian Star lights |
| Firm named in the title | Hercules |
| Firms | Hercules OEM, of Burnsville, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 50,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Online at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 through December 2019 for about $20. |
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.
Hazard
The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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