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U.S. CPSC May 19, 2004	Great Gifts Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps 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.
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