CPSC2001-11-29
CPSC, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
Alco Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Hazard
The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return the water fountain set to the store where purchased, for a full refund or a replacement of the tea candles.
Sold at
Mass Retailers nationwide sold these water fountain candle sets, from February 2001 through October 2001, for between $10 and $20.
Affected count
75,000
Injuries reported
Alco Industries has received two reports of candles flaring up, including two consumers who suffered burn injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Water fountains with candle holders
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Alco Industries at (800) 862-9816 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.alcoindustries.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Alco-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Fountains-With-Candle-HoldersDon't want to check this manually?
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