CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-30). Hazards: fire. About 5,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04024 |
| Published | 2003-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-08 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders |
| Firm named in the title | Walgreen Co. |
| Firms | Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 5,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Walgreens stores nationwide sold the tealight candleholders, from September 2003 to October 2003, for $9.99. |
Description
The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that contained the item number: 642146.
Hazard
The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Walgreens has received three reports of the beads on these tealight candleholders catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
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