House2Home to Honor Gift Cards

House2Home Inc., which is liquidating merchandise at its 42 home-furnishings stores, said it has received Bankruptcy Court permission to honor all gift certificates and credit vouchers.

The Irvine chain, which stopped redeeming these items after filing for bankruptcy protection Nov. 7, received more than 500 complaints in a two-week period, spokeswoman Allison Withers said.

Customers now can exchange the certificates and vouchers for merchandise but not for cash, she said.

House2Home said it expects its liquidation to wind down by February.