Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA

Recalled December 13, 2000 · CPSC recall 01053b

Hazard

The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Units

About 530

Incidents / injuries

ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

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."

What to do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Candle holders

Imported by

ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Distributed by

Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia

Retailers

TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →