Safety regulator, ATICO International Recall Candle Holders
Recall 00107c · May 10, 2000 · ATICO International USA Inc.
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00107c
- Date
- May 10, 2000
- Company
- ATICO International USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Lighthouse-shaped candle holders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves lighthouse-shaped candle holders. They are made of wood (painted white or natural) with a glass and metal top. They measure about 11 inches high and 5 inches wide. A tealight candle is placed in the top of the lighthouse and can be seen burning through the glass windows. There is no identifying information on the product. A sticker on the bottom of the candleholder reads, "Made in China."
What can happen
The wooden top of the candle holder can ignite, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candle holders immediately and discard or destroy them. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ATICO International USA Inc. has received three reports of candle holders igniting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Rite Aid stores nationwide sold the candle holders, from January through March 2000, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lighthouse-shaped candle holders?
Consumers should stop using the candle holders immediately and discard or destroy them. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The wooden top of the candle holder can ignite, presenting 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.