Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8871.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8871.
Consumers should immediately stop using the light and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Online At Moravianstarcompany.com And Amazon.com Between November 2016 Through December 2019 For About $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8871.
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.
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Online At Moravianstarcompany.com And Amazon.com Between November 2016 Through December 2019 For About $20. Recall FAQ
Online At Moravianstarcompany.com And Amazon.com Between November 2016 Through December 2019 For About $20. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards. The notice was published on August 5, 2020 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 50,000 units are potentially affected.