CPSC Recall in 2020: Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-158

Date: August 05, 2020

Product Name: Moravian Star lights

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 50,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Online at  MoravianStarCompany.com and Amazon.com between November 2016 through December 2019 for about $20.

Manufactured In:

China