Recalls / 2000-12-21

Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores

01060a · Recalled 2000-12-21 · CPSC page

Recalled miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights

Description

The lights are flashing, steady burning or chasing light in various colors and they were made in China. A "GEM STORES" orange price sticker is affixed to each box. Light Set-Writing on Box Description of packaging Price 50 window ice lights Blue box with picture of a house $2 100 icicle lights Brown striped box with picture of house. Santa's Christmas Magic brand $4 140 Action Light Set/Chaserlights Blue box with snowflakes, stockings, trees, and holly $8 100 mini light set Blue box with snowflakes, stockings, trees, and holly $4 50 miniature lights Red and green box. Trim a Tree brand $1 100 miniature lights Red and green box. Trim a Tree brand $2 100 miniature light set Red striped box with picture of tree branches. Santa's Christmas Magic brand $4

Hazards

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights		50,000

Parties

Importer: GEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: The lights were sold in GEM stores throughout New York, from November 2000 to December 2000.

Consumer contact

Call GEM Stores collect at (718) 217-5600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 01060a. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.