CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
CPSC recall 03123 · announced May 8, 2003 · Wal-mart Stores · 64,000 units affected
The product
The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.
The hazard
The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store, to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns, from December 2002 through March 2003, for about $7.
Consumer contact: Call Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at https://www.walmart.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.