Safety regulator, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder
Recall 03510 · Nov 20, 2002 · Meijer
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03510
- Date
- Nov 20, 2002
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The holders are constructed of metal and glass disks and are in the shape of a vertical wave pattern. The tea light candles rest behind the glass disks. The holders are purple and black, yellow and white or green and white.
What can happen
The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two incidents of candles flaring. The incidents did not result in injury or property damage. Meijer is recalling the candleholder to prevent injury or property damage.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores located in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois sold the candleholders, from May 2002 through October 2002, for about $7.99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled three-tier tealight candle holders?
Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.
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.