CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders
CPSC recall 04024 · announced October 30, 2003 · Walgreen Co · 5,000 units affected
The product
The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that contained the item number: 642146.
The hazard
The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Walgreens has received three reports of the beads on these tealight candleholders catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Walgreens stores nationwide sold the tealight candleholders, from September 2003 to October 2003, for $9.99.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers should contact Carol Fletcher of Walgreens at (847) 914-2742, or visit the company's website at www.walgreens.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.