Connecticut Attorney General's Office

Press Release

Attorney General Urges Consumers To Swiftly Redeem Circuit City Gift Cards, Return Unwanted Items

Jaunuary 16, 2009

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today urged consumers to swiftly redeem Circuit City gift cards and other credits and quickly return any unwanted items in the wake of the company's decision to close all its stores.

The chain announced today that its going-out-of-business sale will begin tomorrow. The sale is expected to last through March.

Blumenthal said that the national electronics chain will honor for the time being gift certificates, gift cards and coupons. It will accept returns on merchandise bought before the going-out-of-business sale for 14 days starting tomorrow.

All purchases during the going-out-of-business sale will be final with no returns.

"My advice to gift card holders: use it or lose it," Blumenthal said. "I urge consumers with Circuit City gift cards, certificates or coupons to redeem them as soon as possible. Delay could lead to a worthless gift card or other credit. Consumers have only 14 days to return merchandise they bought before the going-out-of-business sale and should act immediately.

"My office will closely monitor Circuit City's liquidation sale and fight to protect consumer rights and assure fair treatment, if necessary."

Circuit City's Connecticut store locations include Meriden, Newington, North Haven, Danbury, Trumbull and Manchester.

Consumers with questions should all the Attorney General's office at (860) 808-5400.