Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores
Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores
Why was Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores recalled?
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights
- Company
- GEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y.
- Quantity
- 50,000
- Sold at
- The lights were sold in GEM stores throughout New York, from November 2000 to December 2000.
- Recall date
- December 21, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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