Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle
CPSC recall 10016 · announced October 21, 2009 · Coyne's & · 7,800 units affected
The product
This recall involves haunted house screen tea light holders made of black metal with a transparent coating on the glass windows. The haunted house measures 15-inches wide by 15-inches high by 4-inches deep and can hold up to six tea lights. Tea light candles are not involved in this recall.
The hazard
The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and contact Coyne's & Company or Yankee Candle for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of the window pane catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at YankeeCandle.com between August 2009 and September 2009 for about $25.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Coyne's & Co. at (800) 336-8666 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or visit the firm's Web site at www.coynes.com. Consumers can also email the firm at custserv@coynes.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.