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Bethlehem Lights is recalling its 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres because the internal LED lights can overheat, creating a serious fire hazard. The company has received nine reports of the product sparking or overheating, though no injuries have been reported yet. Consumers who purchased these items are urged to stop using them right away to prevent potential injury or death. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1124-bethlehem-lights-sphere-recall-fire-hazard-from-overheating-leds.
“Bethlehem Lights Sphere Recall: Fire Hazard from Overheating LEDs.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1124-bethlehem-lights-sphere-recall-fire-hazard-from-overheating-leds. Based on CPSC recall #10786 (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-QVC).
Bethlehem Lights LLC recalled 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres sold by QVC due to a fire hazard from overheating LEDs, the CPSC said on May 21, 2026. Consumers should stop using the product 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 must email a photo of the product with the cut cord to ribbonsphere@bethlehemlights.com before disposing of it in the garbage. Consumers can also call Bethlehem Lights LLC toll-free at 877-661-8324 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit https://www.qvc.com/ and click on "Product Recall Info" at the bottom of the page.
The hazard
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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Bethlehem Lights has had prior recalls, including other recent recalls of similar products include Excel Industries LED Light Kits Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating (2026-08-27), Cooper Lighting Metalux OHB LED Fixtures Fire Hazard Recall (2026-07-02), and TheKiddoSpace LED Soccer Hover Balls: Burn Hazard Risk - Recall (2026-02-26).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for a spherical ornament made of reflective, silver-toned material with a spiral faceted design and a 10-inch diameter. It is illuminated from within by numerous small warm-white LED lights. Check if it was purchased at QVC.com for about $43 between July 2024 and April 2026.
Immediately unplug the sphere from the wall and cut the power cord to eliminate the fire risk.
Email for a refund
Send a photo of the product with the cut cord to ribbonsphere@bethlehemlights.com to request a full refund before disposing of it.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to 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.
Take action
Contact Bethlehem Lights
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bethlehem Lights to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10786 — Bethlehem Lights Sphere Recall: Fire Hazard from Overheating LEDs
Hello,
I own a Bethlehem Lights Sphere Recall: Fire Hazard from Overheating LEDs that is covered by recall 10786 from Bethlehem Lights.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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