The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08274 · May 20, 2008 · The Home Depot
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08274
- Date
- May 20, 2008
- Company
- The Home Depot
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Candle Holders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The sun-shaped candle holder is glass and metal, and was sold in four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). "15.75" Candle Holder" is printed on the product's hang tag.
What can happen
Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to The Home Depot for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores in the southern and western regions of the U.S. from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled candle holders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to The Home Depot for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to 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.