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Fire / OverheatingMay 19, 2004CPSC #04140

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

Product
Lighting
Units affected
1,900
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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."

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Small gift stores nationwide, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $10.

Photos

Recalled snowmen lamp, model 1628Recalled snowmen lamp, model 1536ARecalled snowmen lamp, model Turbo 1541
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