Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2017-09-14. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 8,700Units
2017-09-14Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard.
- 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stake lights and contact Southwire to return the product for a refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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