CPSC Recall in 2017: Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-224

Date: September 14, 2017

Product Name: Moonrays mystic globe and snow globe stake lights

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

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

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.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China