Recalls / 2002-12-24
CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
03061 · Recalled 2002-12-24 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging.
Hazards
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Candles | About 60,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, Farmacias El Amal sold the candles, from September 2002 through December 2002, for, $4.
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Source: CPSC recall 03061. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.