GEM Stores Recalls Miniature and Icicle Christmas Lights for Fire Hazard
GEM Stores is recalling 50,000 miniature and icicle Christmas lights sold in New York from November to December 2000. The lights have undersized wires that can pull out of plugs, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
GEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y., is recalling approximately 50,000 miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights. The affected products were sold in GEM stores throughout New York from November 2000 to December 2000. The lights were made in China and are available in various colors and styles, including flashing, steady burning, or chasing lights. Specific packaging includes blue boxes with pictures of houses or snowflakes, brown striped boxes, and red and green boxes under brands such as Santa's Christmas Magic and Trim a Tree.
The recall was issued because the lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets. This defect poses electric shock and fire hazards to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with the use of these products.
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately. To obtain a full refund, customers should return the lights to the store where they were purchased. For more information, consumers can call GEM Stores collect at (718) 217-5600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights
- Manufacturer
- GEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 50,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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