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CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders
Recalled October 30, 2003 · CPSC recall 04024 · Walgreen
Hazard
The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
Units
About 5,000
Incidents / injuries
Walgreens has received three reports of the beads on these tealight candleholders catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that contained the item number: 642146.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
Contact
For more information, consumers should contact Carol Fletcher of Walgreens at (847) 914-2742, or visit the company's website at www.walgreens.com
Product
Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders
Imported by
Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.
Retailers
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the tealight candleholders, from September 2003 to October 2003, for $9.99.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →