Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights
CPSC Recall #01-060a — December 20, 2000
Product
Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights
Description
PRODUCT: Christmas Lights - GEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y., is recalling 50,000 sets of miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights. The lights are flashing, steady burning or chasing light in various colors and they were made in China. The lights were sold in GEM stores throughout New York from November 2000 to December 2000. A "GEM STORES" orange price sticker is affixed to each box. Light Set-Writing on BoxDescription of packagingPrice50 window ice lightsBlue box with picture of a house.$2100 icicle lightsBrown striped box with picture of house. Santa's Christmas Magic brand.$4140 Action Light Set/ChaserlightsBlue box with snowflakes, stockings, trees, and holly.$8100 mini light setBlue box with snowflakes, stockings, trees, and holly.$450 miniature lightsRed and green box. Trim a Tree brand.$1100 miniature lightsRed and green box. Trim a Tree brand.$2100 miniature light setRed striped box with picture of tree branches. Santa's Christmas Magic brand.$4PROBLEM: The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Call GEM Stores collect at (718) 217-5600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold At
The lights were sold in GEM stores throughout New York from November 2000 to December 2000. A "GEM STORES" orange price sticker is affixed to each box.
Manufactured In
China