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

U.S. CPSCFireSep 14, 2017
Moonrays Brand Products Large Mystic Globe Stake Lights
Moonrays Brand Products Large Mystic Globe Stake Lights
Moonrays Brand Products Winter Framed Snowglobe Lights
Moonrays Brand Products Winter Framed Snowglobe Lights

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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

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

Refund

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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