Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores
USChristmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Christmas-Lights-Recalled-by-GEM-Stores |
| Title | Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70156/01060a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights |
| Hazards › Name | The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 50,000 |
| Recall I D | 375 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | GEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | The lights were sold in GEM stores throughout New York, from November 2000 to December 2000. |
| Recall Date | 2000-12-21T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 01060a |
| Consumer Contact | Call GEM Stores collect at (718) 217-5600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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