CPSC, Bloomingdale's By Mail Announce Recall of Candleholders
CPSC recall 04538 · announced February 27, 2004 · Bloomingdale's By Mail · 300 units affected
The product
The recalled candleholders are shaped like a tree, made of metal, and gold in color. The tree is about 24 inches tall and 15 inches wide and contains six metal hooks and glass cups for placing votive candles. The candleholders have a style number of 3562745.
The hazard
The candleholders can tip over, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the firm for a full refund. Consumers were sent letters by mail with a pre-paid label for return of item.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports involving concerns with the candleholder's stability, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Bloomingdale's By Mail sold the candleholders exclusively, between September 2003 and December 2003, for about $40.
Consumer contact: Call Bloomingdale's By Mail at (800) 472-0788 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.