Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-12-13). Hazards: fire, burn. About 530 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01053b |
| Published | 2000-12-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-07 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Candle holders |
| Firm named in the title | ATICO International USA |
| Firms | ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (importer); Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 530 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5. |
Description
The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."
Hazard
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
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