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Fire / OverheatingDecember 21, 2000CPSC #01060a

Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores

Brand
Unknown
Product
Lighting
Units affected
50,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights
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