Safety regulator, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Recall 04023 · Oct 30, 2003 · Michaels Stores, Inc.
165,000
units affected
165,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04023
- Date
- Oct 30, 2003
- Company
- Michaels Stores, Inc.
- Units affected
- 165,000
- Product
- Halloween tealight candleholders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These ceramic Halloween tealight candleholders are in the shape of pumpkins, gourds, witch hats and ghosts. They are about 2.5 inches to 3.25 inches high. The orange sticker on the bottom of the candleholders reads "Made in China" and "MSI Irving, TX."
What can happen
Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Michaels Stores has received eight reports of flare-ups or scorching with these Halloween candleholders. Three consumers reportedly received minor burns to their fingers.
- Sold at
- Michaels Stores nationwide sold these Halloween candleholders, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled halloween tealight candleholders?
Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns 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.