Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled September 14, 2017 · CPSC recall 17224 · Southwire

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

Refund

Units

About 8,700 (in addition, about 10,000 units were sold in Canada)

Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stake lights and contact Southwire to return the product for a refund.

Contact

Southwire toll-free at 888-847-8709 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, online at www.southwire.com, www.southwire.ca or www.moonrays.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

Product

Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights

Imported by

Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.

Distributed by

Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Retailers

Moonrays and home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through March 2017 for about $20.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →