CPSC2002-10-31
CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Kohl's Department Stores Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Hazard
Flames from the tea-light candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Kohl's Department Stores sold the candleholders nationwide, from August 2002 through October 2002, for about $17.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
Kohl's has received two reports of the candleholder igniting, causing smoke and soot damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Halloween Candleholders
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Kohl's toll-free at (800) 694-2647 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.kohls.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Kohls-Department-Stores-Announce-Recall-of-Halloween-Candleholders-Don't want to check this manually?
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