Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
Recall 01053b · Dec 13, 2000 · ATICO International USA Inc.
530
units affected
530
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01053b
- Date
- Dec 13, 2000
- Company
- ATICO International USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 530
- Product
- Candle holders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled candle holders?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.