Safety regulator, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps
Recall 04140 · May 19, 2004 · Great Gifts Inc.
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04140
- Date
- May 19, 2004
- Company
- Great Gifts Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Snowmen Holiday Lamps
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Stop using these lamps and contact the firm to get information on returning them and receiving a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Small gift stores nationwide, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snowmen holiday lamps?
Stop using these lamps and contact the firm to get information on returning them and receiving a refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.