CPSCMay 19, 2004

CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen

CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps

Why was CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen recalled?

These electric holiday lamps have undersized wiring, no strain relief on the electric cords, and the molded plastic enclosure is flammable. The lamps pose fire and electrocution hazards.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using these lamps and contact the firm to get information on returning them and receiving a refund. Contact: Call Great Gifts Inc. toll-free at (800) 611-0651 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Snowmen Holiday Lamps
Company
Great Gifts Inc., of McKeesport, Pa.
Quantity
1,900
Sold at
Small gift stores nationwide, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $10.
Recall date
May 19, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

There are three styles of snowmen lamps included in the recall. The Turbo 1541 model is a train with a snowman and light with "Joyful" written on the top. The model 1536A consists of three snowmen with a light in a campfire. Model 1628 is three snowmen with a choir book and light. Each holiday light has the model number listed on its base with the label "Made in China for Great Gifts McKeesport PA 15132."

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