CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-31). Hazards: fire, burn. About 8,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`03029`
Published	2002-10-31
Last updated	2025-05-02
Product category	Candles & Candle Holders
Products	Halloween Candleholders
Firm named in the title	Kohl's Department Stores
Firms	Kohl's Department Stores Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis. (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	8,000
Hazard classes	fire, burn
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Kohl's Department Stores sold the candleholders nationwide, from August 2002 through October 2002, for about $17.

Description

The recalled Halloween ghost candleholders are about 10 inches tall and are made of acrylic. The ghosts are white and hold a small orange pumpkin, in which the tea-light candle sits. Two orange pumpkins are painted along the hem of the ghost. The candleholders were made in China.

Hazard

Flames from the tea-light candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents and injuries

Kohl's has received two reports of the candleholder igniting, causing smoke and soot damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.

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