Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-12-13 · 01053b
Hazards
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
Recall
Number
01053b
Date
2000-12-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Candle holders
Companies
Retailer(s)
TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.
Importer(s)
ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Distributor(s)
Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
Description
The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."