Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11078 · announced December 22, 2010 · Michaels Stores · 7,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves silver-colored tealight candle holders in a shape of a Christmas tree. The candle holders are about 16-inches tall and have a silver star on the top. Nine tealight cups and clear plastic beads hang from the tree branches.
The hazard
The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return the product to any Michaels Arts & Craft store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Michaels has received reports of six incidents including five fires and a consumer who received minor burns.
Sold at: Michaels Arts & Craft stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2010 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT, Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website atwww.michaels.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.