CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-12-24 · 03061
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.
Recall
Number
03061
Date
2002-12-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Christmas Candles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, and Farmacias El Amal stores nationwide sold the candles, from September 2002 through December 2002, for between $2.50 and $4.
Importer(s)
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
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.