The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-20). Hazards: fire. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08274 |
| Published | 2008-05-20 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Candle Holders |
| Firm named in the title | The Home Depot |
| Firms | The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | The Home Depot stores in the southern and western regions of the U.S. from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $10. |
Description
The sun-shaped candle holder is glass and metal, and was sold in four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). "15.75" Candle Holder" is printed on the product's hang tag.
Hazard
Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to The Home Depot for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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