FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2004
Release # 04-140
Firm's Hotline: (800) 611-0651
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
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.