Safety regulator, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
Recall 02074 · Dec 20, 2001 · Walgreen Co.
50,500
units affected
50,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02074
- Date
- Dec 20, 2001
- Company
- Walgreen Co.
- Units affected
- 50,500
- Product
- Candele glitter candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and six-inches high. The candles are coated with glitter and come in three colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411.
What can happen
The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles, from August 2001 through December 2001, for between $3 and $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled candele glitter candles?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The glitter on the candles can ignite, 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.