Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres Recall

Source: CPSC · United States

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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

CPSC Recall 26504

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
Bethlehem Lights is recalling about 2,000 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres sold by QVC due to a fire hazard from overheating LED lights.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product Recalls updates?
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