CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders

Recalled October 19, 2005 · CPSC recall 06012

Recalled Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders

Hazard

The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers with these decorations are urged to use only a single candle at a time. Also, ensure the wick of the tea light is trimmed according to the instructions on the bottom of the bucket and follow the other burning instructions.

Units

About 48,500

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of fires when consumers lit the eight candles in the bottom of the bucket decoration. The reports include damage to carpets and a table, other minor property damage and one second degree burn.

Description

The Jack 'O Lantern buckets are tea light candle holders, containing eight tea lights, sold in three colors: orange, cream and black. The buckets are about 6.25 inches high and about 7 inches in diameter at the top. They have item number 14609-00 or 14609-02 written on a sticker located on the bottom of the buckets.

What to do

Contact

For more information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. toll-free at (877) 332-9006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders

Distributed by

Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.

Retailers

Grocery and discount stores nationwide, beginning in July 2005 for between $2 and $3.

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