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
This notice was issued by CPSC on June 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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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