Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores
Recall 01060a · Dec 21, 2000 · GEM Stores
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01060a
- Date
- Dec 21, 2000
- Company
- GEM Stores
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
The fix
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The lights were sold in GEM stores throughout New York, from November 2000 to December 2000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled miniature christmas lights and icicle-style lights?
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.