Safety regulator, Harry and David Announce Recall of Outdoor Lanterns
Recall 02521 · Feb 8, 2002 · Harry and David
280
units affected
280
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02521
- Date
- Feb 8, 2002
- Company
- Harry and David
- Units affected
- 280
- Product
- Outdoor Lanterns
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled candle lanterns are approximately 5", 7", and 9" square. They are made of rustproof galvanized steel, lined with glass panels and a hanger at the top. Each lantern has a holder for placing a candle inside the lantern.
What can happen
The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lantern to detach from the hanger, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David to receive a full refund. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Harry and David has received one report of the hanger detaching from the lantern. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The lanterns were sold as a set of three, nationwide, from September 2001 through November 2001, for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor lanterns?
Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David to receive a full refund. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lantern to detach from the hanger, posing 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.