CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps
Published: May 19, 2004Recall ID: 04140Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Snowmen Holiday Lamps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Great-Gifts-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Snowmen-Holiday-Lamps- |
| Title | CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/snowmen-lamp-1628.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled snowmen lamp, model 1628 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/snowmen-lamp-1536A.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled snowmen lamp, model 1536A |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/snowmen-lamp-1541.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled snowmen lamp, model Turbo 1541 |
| Hazards › Name | 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 › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Snowmen Holiday Lamps |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,900 |
| Recall I D | 2619 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using these lamps and contact the firm to get information on returning them and receiving a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Great Gifts Inc., of McKeesport, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | Small gift stores nationwide, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2004-05-19T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 04140 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Great Gifts Inc. toll-free at (800) 611-0651 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |