Safety regulator, Deb Shops Announce Recall of Decorative Candleholders
Recall 05098 · Feb 8, 2005 · Horn Sing Ind. Company Ltd.
48,000
units affected
48,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05098
- Date
- Feb 8, 2005
- Company
- Horn Sing Ind. Company Ltd.
- Units affected
- 48,000
- Product
- Decorative Candleholder
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves moon, dolphin and fish themed candleholders. The decorative candleholders are about 9 inches tall with a metal bucket that sits suspended from a hook. A votive candle sits inside the bucket.
What can happen
The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break, causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Deb Shops has received two reports of the metal candleholder burning through, causing the candle to fall and burn a small rug area. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Deb Shops retail stores nationwide from November 2001 through November 2004 for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled decorative candleholder?
Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break, causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire 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.