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

Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights

Date of Recall

2017-09-14

CPSC Release Number

17-224

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 8,700 (in addition, about 10,000 units were sold in Canada)

Distributor

Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga., and Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. 

Importer

Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga., and Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. 

Sold By

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

Problem/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/Incidents

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. 

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 allows 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.

Remedy

Refund

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. 

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