CPSC, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-11-29). Hazards: fire, burn. About 75,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02053 |
| Published | 2001-11-29 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-05 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Water fountains with candle holders |
| Firm named in the title | Alco Industries Inc. |
| Firms | Alco Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 75,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Mass Retailers nationwide sold these water fountain candle sets, from February 2001 through October 2001, for between $10 and $20. |
Description
The recalled water fountains have a black base and two tiers of rocks, over which water flows. The decorative rocks come in various shapes and colors. Two candles are perched above the fountain, set in black candle holders, and lit behind a painted glass cover. A sticker on the bottom of the fountain reads "Made in China." The "Submersible Pump" attached to the bottom of the fountain reads, in part, "Jebo" and "Made in China"
Hazard
The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return the water fountain set to the store where purchased, for a full refund or a replacement of the tea candles.
Incidents and injuries
Alco Industries has received two reports of candles flaring up, including two consumers who suffered burn injuries.
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