CPSC2003-05-08
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
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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.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns, from December 2002 through March 2003, for about $7.
Affected count
64,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Fabric Lanterns
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Announce-Recall-of-Fabric-Lanterns-Don't want to check this manually?
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