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Jo-Ann Stores Recalls Light Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 18-141 · April 17, 2018 · Jo-Ann Stores

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the light sets and contact Jo-Ann stores for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-141 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 17, 2018
Brand
Jo-Ann Stores
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Light sets
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 3,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 17, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves Jo-Ann's battery-operated Maker's Holiday 10-count LED string light sets. The light sets consist of ten glass jars with white plastic snow and red plastic beads inside and a cork at the top that holds the LED bulb. The light strings measure about 73.5 inches long and have a tag attached with instructions as to how to replace the batteries. Maker's Holiday is printed on the front of the product packaging and SKU/UPC 1554-7201/603559321277 on the bottom left of the back side of the product packaging.

Is my product affected?

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  • Light sets · About 3,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Jo-Ann stores nationwide from October 2017 through February 2018 for about $14.; Henton Enterprise Co. Ltd., of China; Jo-Ann Stores LLC, of Hudson, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Jo-Ann has received two reports of glass jars breaking, resulting in cuts that required stitches.

Consumer contact

Jo-Ann stores toll-free at 888-739-4120 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, email at customer.service@joann.com or online www.joann.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Recall history and context

Jo-Ann Stores appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Jo-Ann Stores recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Light sets (About 3,000 units). This recall involves Jo-Ann's battery-operated Maker's Holiday 10-count LED string light sets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the light sets and contact Jo-Ann stores for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 17, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.