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

Recalled 2020-08-05. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 50,000Units

2020-08-05Recall date

None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves a single style of Moravian star lights, including those with incandescent and LED bulbs. The lights are a white multipointed star designed to hang from a ceiling. Moravian Stars were sold in two sizes, 12" and 21". The exterior boxes were either red, green or blue.
The hazard: The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Injuries: None reported.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.

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.