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CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

U.S. CPSCFireDec 24, 2002
Front of candles in packaging
Front of candles in packaging
Back of candles in packaging
Back of candles in packaging

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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