CPSC2002-12-24
CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Sold at
Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, and Farmacias El Amal stores nationwide sold the candles, from September 2002 through December 2002, for between $2.50 and $4.
Affected count
About 60,000
Injuries reported
Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Christmas Candles
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Atico-International-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Candles-Don't want to check this manually?
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