Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall 06568 · Jul 26, 2006 · Meijer
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06568
- Date
- Jul 26, 2006
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- Clear Glass Candleholders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The clear glass candleholders are vase-shaped and measure about 11 inches tall. "At Home with Meijer" is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders.
What can happen
The glue connecting the candleholder could fail, causing the candleholder to fall apart. This poses a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled candleholders immediately and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in the Midwest from September 2004 through November 2005 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled clear glass candleholders?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candleholders immediately and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The glue connecting the candleholder could fail, causing the candleholder to fall apart. This poses a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
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.