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

Agency Publication Date: August 5, 2020
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Summary

Hercules is recalling about 50,000 Moravian Star lights because they contain thin wiring and lack proper electrical protection, which can cause them to overheat and catch fire. The recall includes white multipointed hanging stars in both 12-inch and 21-inch sizes that were sold with incandescent or LED bulbs. These lights were sold at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 and December 2019. Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.

Risk

The lights have inadequate wire sizes and lack overcurrent protection. This defect can lead to electrical failure, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the Moravian Star lights and unplug them from any electrical source.
  2. Check your light to see if it matches the recalled description: a white, multipointed star (12 or 21 inches) designed to hang from the ceiling, potentially packaged in a red, green, or blue box.
  3. Contact Hercules OEM to receive a free repair kit by calling 800-626-8807 (ext. 4340) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
  4. You can also request a repair kit by emailing recall@herculesoem.com or visiting www.herculesoem.com and clicking on 'Product Recall'.
  5. For additional information or safety questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Hercules Moravian Star light (12-inch)
Date Ranges: Sold November 2016 - December 2019
Product: Hercules Moravian Star light (21-inch)
Date Ranges: Sold November 2016 - December 2019

Product Images

Recalled Moravian Star light

Recalled Moravian Star light

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 20158
Status: Active
Sold By: Online at MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 through December 2019 for about $20.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 50,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Hercules OEM, of Burnsville, Minn.
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.
Agency Last Updated: August 5, 2020

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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