CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-12-24). Hazards: fire. About 60,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03061 |
| Published | 2002-12-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-12 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Christmas Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Atico International |
| Firms | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 60,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, and Farmacias El Amal stores nationwide sold the candles, from September 2002 through December 2002, for between $2.50 and $4. |
Description
The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging.
Hazard
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and injuries
Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.
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