Recalls / 2001-11-29

CPSC, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders

02053 · Recalled 2001-11-29 · CPSC page

Recalled water fountain with candle holder

Description

The recalled water fountains have a black base and two tiers of rocks, over which water flows. The decorative rocks come in various shapes and colors. Two candles are perched above the fountain, set in black candle holders, and lit behind a painted glass cover. A sticker on the bottom of the fountain reads "Made in China." The "Submersible Pump" attached to the bottom of the fountain reads, in part, "Jebo" and "Made in China"

Hazards

The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Alco Industries has received two reports of candles flaring up, including two consumers who suffered burn injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return the water fountain set to the store where purchased, for a full refund or a replacement of the tea candles.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Water fountains with candle holders		75,000

Parties

Distributor: Alco Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Made in: China
Sold at: Mass Retailers nationwide sold these water fountain candle sets, from February 2001 through October 2001, for, $20.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should call Alco Industries at (800) 862-9816 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.alcoindustries.com

Source: CPSC recall 02053. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.