Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres recalled for fire hazard from LED overheating
What this means
The LED lights inside these decorative spheres can overheat and catch fire. The company has received nine reports of sparking or overheating, though no injuries have been reported so far.
- Stop using the product immediately and unplug it from the wall.
- Cut the power cord to disable the product.
- Email a photo of the sphere with the cut cord to ribbonsphere@bethlehemlights.com to receive a full refund.
- Dispose of the product in the garbage after receiving refund authorization.
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The agency's original wording
The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Bethlehem-Lights-Recalls-Bethlehem-Lights-10-inch-Illuminated-Ribbon-Spheres-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard-Sold-by-QVCWant us to check the next one for you?
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