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Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsDec 13, 2000
Recalled candle holder
Recalled candle holder

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

Hazard

The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Incidents & injuries

ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."

Sold on

TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.

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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