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

Recall 17-224 · September 14, 2017 · Southwire

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-224 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 14, 2017
Brand
Southwire
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 8,700 (in addition, about 10,000 units were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
September 14, 2017

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights · About 8,700 (in addition, about 10,000 units were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Moonrays and home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through March 2017 for about $20.; Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.; Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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.

Recall history and context

Southwire appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Southwire recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights (About 8,700 (in addition, about 10,000 units were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Moonrays brand large mystic globe and winter-themed snow globe stake lights.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 14, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.