Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards
Recall 20158 · Aug 5, 2020 · Hercules
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20158
- Date
- Aug 5, 2020
- Company
- Hercules
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- Moravian Star lights
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Online at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 through December 2019 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled moravian star lights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.