Safety regulator, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
Recall 02053 · Nov 29, 2001 · Alco Industries Inc.
75,000
units affected
75,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02053
- Date
- Nov 29, 2001
- Company
- Alco Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 75,000
- Product
- Water fountains with candle holders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled water fountains have a black base and two tiers of rocks, over which water flows. The decorative rocks come in various shapes and colors. Two candles are perched above the fountain, set in black candle holders, and lit behind a painted glass cover. A sticker on the bottom of the fountain reads "Made in China." The "Submersible Pump" attached to the bottom of the fountain reads, in part, "Jebo" and "Made in China"
What can happen
The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return the water fountain set to the store where purchased, for a full refund or a replacement of the tea candles.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Alco Industries has received two reports of candles flaring up, including two consumers who suffered burn injuries.
- Sold at
- Mass Retailers nationwide sold these water fountain candle sets, from February 2001 through October 2001, for between $10 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled water fountains with candle holders?
Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return the water fountain set to the store where purchased, for a full refund or a replacement of the tea candles.
What is the hazard?
The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards 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.