Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres Recall
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Bethlehem Lights is recalling about 2,000 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres sold by QVC due to a fire hazard from overheating LED lights.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
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What Happened
The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. The firm has received nine reports of the product sparking or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Which Products Are Affected
Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres, a spherical ornament made of reflective, silver-toned material with a spiral faceted design and illuminated from within by numerous small warm-white LED lights. About 2,000 units were sold online at QVC.com from July 2024 through April 2026 for about $43.
What You Should 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. Contact Bethlehem Lights LLC toll-free at 877-661-8324 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by email at ribbonsphere@bethlehemlights.com.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a fire hazard that could result in serious injury or death, affecting approximately 2,000 units distributed nationwide.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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