Recall: Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards

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.

Name of product: Moravian Star lights

Units: About 50,000

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.

Recall date: August 05, 2020

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold At: Online at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 through December 2019 for about $20.

Importers: Hercules OEM, of Burnsville, Minn.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer 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.

Recall number: 20-158