CPSC recall · Reported September 14, 2017
Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard
Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard.
Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada recalled This recall involves Moonrays brand large mystic globe and winter-themed snow globe stake….
Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in September 14, 2017. Reason: Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stake lights and contact Southwire t…. Verify recall #17224 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada issued this CPSC recall-Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximi….
- None
- agency class
- September 14, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17224 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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 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.
Reason for recall
Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stake lights and contact Southwire to return the product for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17224 |
| Date reported | September 14, 2017 |
| Date initiated | September 14, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 8,700 (in addition, about 10,000 units were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stake lights and contact Southwire to return the product for a refund.
- Check the recall number (17224) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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