Recalls / 2001-12-20
CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Snowman Holiday Porcelain Lanterns
02077 · Recalled 2001-12-20 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled Holiday Porcelain Votive Lanterns are shaped like a snowman and have a white body; brown, tree-limb-like arms; an orange nose; and a black hat. A votive tealight candle illuminates the snowman from inside, which can be seen through holes in the body, the face, and hat. The lanterns have a product code number of HVO-MAN 102723-01, and have a label on the bottom of the snowman that reads in part, "WARNING: This item becomes extremely hot during use" and "MADE IN CHINA."
Hazards
These snowman lanterns can crack or catch fire, due to excessive heat from the tealight candles, which poses a risk of injury to consumers.
Reported injuries
LTD Commodities has received 18 reports of the snowman lanterns cracking or catching on fire, including one consumer who suffered a burn to her finger.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lanterns immediately and contact LTD Commodities for information about returning the product, for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Snowman Holiday Porcelain Lanterns | About 33,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- LTD Commodities Inc., of Bannockburn, Ill.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- LTD Commodities sold these lanterns through their mail-order catalogs, between September 2001, November 2001, for about $4.
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 02077. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.