The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04140·Announced 2004-05-19

Great Gifts Recalls Snowmen Holiday Lamps Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

Great Gifts Inc. is recalling 1,900 Snowmen Holiday Lamps sold in 2003 because undersized wiring and flammable plastic pose fire and electrocution risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and electrocution) where no injuries have yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Great Gifts Inc. of McKeesport, Pa., is recalling approximately 1,900 Snowmen Holiday Lamps. The recall includes three specific models: the Turbo 1541 (a train with a snowman and light), the 1536A (three snowmen with a campfire light), and the 1628 (three snowmen with a choir book and light). These lamps were sold in small gift stores nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 for approximately $10 each. The products were manufactured in China.

The lamps pose fire and electrocution hazards due to undersized wiring, the lack of strain relief on the electric cords, and a flammable molded plastic enclosure. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately. To obtain a refund, consumers should contact Great Gifts Inc. toll-free at (800) 611-0651 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Snowmen Holiday Lamps
Manufacturer
Great Gifts Inc., of McKeesport, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard
Affected units
1,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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