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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns

U.S. CPSCFireMay 8, 2003
Recalled Fabric Lantern
Recalled Fabric Lantern

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns, from December 2002 through March 2003, for about $7.

Contact the company

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

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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