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

  • Recalled snowmen lamp, model 1628
  • Recalled snowmen lamp, model 1536A
  • Recalled snowmen lamp, model Turbo 1541
Name of Product:
Snowmen Holiday Lamps
Hazard:

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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 19, 2004
Units:

1,900

Consumer Contact

Call Great Gifts Inc. toll-free at (800) 611-0651 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Great Gifts Inc., McKeesport, Pa., is voluntarily recalling Snowmen Holiday Lamps. 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.

Name of product: Snowmen Holiday Lamps

Units: 1,900

Importer: Great Gifts Inc., McKeesport, PA

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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."

Sold at: Small gift stores nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 for about $10.

Manufactured in: U.S.A. and China

Remedy: Stop using these lamps, and contact the firm to get information on returning them and receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Great Gifts Inc. toll-free at (800) 611-0651 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Media Contact: Marian Basa at (412) 672-2300.

Remedy:

Stop using these lamps, and contact the firm to get information on returning them and receiving a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Small gift stores nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 for about $10.
Importer(s):

Great Gifts Inc., McKeesport, PA

Manufactured In:
United States and China
Recall number:
04-140

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