CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder

Recalled November 20, 2002 · CPSC recall 03510 · Meijer

Hazard

The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund.

Units

Approximately 1,200

Incidents / injuries

There have been two incidents of candles flaring. The incidents did not result in injury or property damage. Meijer is recalling the candleholder to prevent injury or property damage.

Description

The holders are constructed of metal and glass disks and are in the shape of a vertical wave pattern. The tea light candles rest behind the glass disks. The holders are purple and black, yellow and white or green and white.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund.

Contact

For more information, contact Meijer at (866) 280-8419, 24 hours a day or on the web at www.meijer.com

Product

Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders

Distributed by

Meijer, of Grand Rapids, MI

Retailers

Meijer stores located in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois sold the candleholders, from May 2002 through October 2002, for about $7.99.

Made in

China

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