CPSCGeneral Alert
Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard
Published: September 14, 2017Recall ID: 17224Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Southwire-Recalls-Globe-and-Snow-Globe-Stake-Lights |
| Title | Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lights1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Moonrays Brand Products Large Mystic Globe Stake Lights |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lights2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Moonrays Brand Products Winter Framed Snowglobe Lights |
| Hazards › Name | Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,700 (in addition, about 10,000 units were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8139 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stake lights and contact Southwire to return the product for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Moonrays and home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through March 2017 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2017-09-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Recall Number | 17224 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64314r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-09-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |