Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported May 21, 2026
The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
Bethlehem Lights LLC, of Naperville, Illinois recalled The recalled Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Sphere is a spherical ornament m… - a moderate-severity action.
Bethlehem Lights Recalls Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres Due to Risk … was recalled by Bethlehem Lights LLC, of Naperville, Illinois in May 21, 2026. Reason: The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death fro…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled illuminated spheres immediately and contact Beth…. Verify recall #26504 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bethlehem Lights LLC, of Naperville, Illinois issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death fro….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26504 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #26504) was formally reported on May 21, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Bethlehem Lights LLC, of Naperville, Illinois is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled illuminated spheres immediately and contact Bethlehem Lights for a full refund. Consumers should immediately unplug the product from the wall and cut the powe… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,056 household products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 2,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
The recalled Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Sphere is a spherical ornament made of reflective, silver-toned material with a spiral faceted design. The sphere is illuminated from within by numerous small warm-white LED lights. The product has a 10-inch diameter.
The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled illuminated spheres immediately and contact Bethlehem Lights for a full refund. Consumers should immediately unplug the product from the wall and cut the power cord. To receive a refund, consumers will be asked to email a photo of the product with the cut cord to ribbonsphere@bethlehemlights.com before disposing of it in the garbage.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26504 |
| Date reported | May 21, 2026 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Bethlehem Lights LLC, of Naperville, Illinois |
| Affected scope | About 2,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled illuminated spheres immediately and contact Bethlehem Lights for a full refund. Consumer…
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