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CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders

U.S. CPSCFireOct 30, 2003
Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holder
Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holder

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

Hazard

The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Walgreens has received three reports of the beads on these tealight candleholders catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that contained the item number: 642146.

Sold on

Walgreens stores nationwide sold the tealight candleholders, from September 2003 to October 2003, for $9.99.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should contact Carol Fletcher of Walgreens at (847) 914-2742, or visit the company's website at www.walgreens.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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