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Product recall · CPSCAugust 5, 2020Serious
Hercules Moravian Star Lights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: Hercules at 800-626-8807, ext. 4340, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, email at recall@herculesoem.com, or online at www.herculesoem.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 50,000
- Recall date
- August 5, 2020
- Brand
- Hercules OEM, of Burnsville, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Online at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 through December 2019 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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