The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·20158·Announced 2020-08-05

Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Hercules is recalling Moravian Star lights because they lack adequate wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and electrical shock) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hercules OEM is recalling approximately 50,000 Moravian Star lights due to fire and electrical shock hazards. The recalled products are white multipointed stars designed to hang from a ceiling, available in 12-inch and 21-inch sizes with incandescent or LED bulbs. The exterior boxes for these lights were red, green, or blue.

The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

These lights were sold online at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 and December 2019 for about $20. Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit. Hercules can be reached at 800-626-8807, ext. 4340, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Moravian Star lights
Manufacturer
Hercules OEM, of Burnsville, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
50,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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