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CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Recalled December 24, 2002 · CPSC recall 03061 · Atico
Hazard
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Units
About 60,000
Incidents / injuries
Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
Christmas Candles
Imported by
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →