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CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

U.S. CPSCBurnsOct 30, 2003
Recalled Halloween Pumpkin tealight candleholders
Recalled Halloween Pumpkin tealight candleholders
Recalled Halloween Ghost tealight candleholder
Recalled Halloween Ghost tealight candleholder
Recalled Halloween Witch Hat tealight candleholder
Recalled Halloween Witch Hat tealight candleholder

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

Hazard

Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Michaels Stores has received eight reports of flare-ups or scorching with these Halloween candleholders. Three consumers reportedly received minor burns to their fingers.

Product description

These ceramic Halloween tealight candleholders are in the shape of pumpkins, gourds, witch hats and ghosts. They are about 2.5 inches to 3.25 inches high. The orange sticker on the bottom of the candleholders reads "Made in China" and "MSI Irving, TX."

Sold on

Michaels Stores nationwide sold these Halloween candleholders, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $1.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Michaels Stores at (877) 562-3816 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.Michaels.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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