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CPSC recall · Reported May 21, 2026

Bethlehem Lights Recalls Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard; Sold by QVC

The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.

Recall #
26504
Affected scope
About 2,000
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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….

Moderate
severity level
May 21, 2026
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26504 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
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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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Bethlehem Lights LLC, of Naperville, Illinois. Units affected: About 2,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 21, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 26504.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (26504) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 21, 2026. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.