Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 08240 · announced April 3, 2008 · Wal-mart Stores · 61,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves three Holiday Times candle holders shaped as a Santa Claus, a snowman, and a goblet. The goblet is made of glass. A tea light candle sits inside the holders. "Holiday Times" is printed on the product hang tag.
The hazard
The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $17.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.