CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-10-19). Hazards: fire. About 48,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06012 |
| Published | 2005-10-19 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders |
| Firm named in the title | Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. |
| Firms | Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 48,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Sold | Grocery and discount stores nationwide, beginning in July 2005 for between $2 and $3. |
Description
The Jack 'O Lantern buckets are tea light candle holders, containing eight tea lights, sold in three colors: orange, cream and black. The buckets are about 6.25 inches high and about 7 inches in diameter at the top. They have item number 14609-00 or 14609-02 written on a sticker located on the bottom of the buckets.
Hazard
The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with these decorations are urged to use only a single candle at a time. Also, ensure the wick of the tea light is trimmed according to the instructions on the bottom of the bucket and follow the other burning instructions.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of fires when consumers lit the eight candles in the bottom of the bucket decoration. The reports include damage to carpets and a table, other minor property damage and one second degree burn.
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