The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08274 · announced May 20, 2008 · The Home Depot · 14,000 units affected
The product
The sun-shaped candle holder is glass and metal, and was sold in four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). "15.75" Candle Holder" is printed on the product's hang tag.
The hazard
Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to The Home Depot for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: The Home Depot stores in the southern and western regions of the U.S. from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $10.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call toll-free (866) 403-5504 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, or visit the company's Web site at www.homedepot.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.