Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores

Recalled December 21, 2000 · CPSC recall 01060a · Christmas

Recalled miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

50,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights

Imported by

GEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y.

Retailers

The lights were sold in GEM stores throughout New York, from November 2000 to December 2000.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →