CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
CPSC recall 03029 · announced October 31, 2002 · Kohl's Department Stores · 8,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Halloween ghost candleholders are about 10 inches tall and are made of acrylic. The ghosts are white and hold a small orange pumpkin, in which the tea-light candle sits. Two orange pumpkins are painted along the hem of the ghost. The candleholders were made in China.
The hazard
Flames from the tea-light candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kohl's has received two reports of the candleholder igniting, causing smoke and soot damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Kohl's Department Stores sold the candleholders nationwide, from August 2002 through October 2002, for about $17.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can contact Kohl's toll-free at (800) 694-2647 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.kohls.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.