Jo-Ann Stores Recalls Light Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2018-04-17. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 3,000Units
2018-04-17Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- The light set's glass jars can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- Jo-Ann has received two reports of glass jars breaking, resulting in cuts that required stitches.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the light sets and contact Jo-Ann stores for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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