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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
Recalled May 8, 2003 · CPSC recall 03123 · Wal-Mart
Hazard
The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store, to receive a refund.
Units
64,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.
What to do
Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store, to receive a refund.
Contact
Call Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at https://www.walmart.com
Product
Fabric Lanterns
Distributed by
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns, from December 2002 through March 2003, for about $7.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →