Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall 08240 · Apr 3, 2008 · Wal-Mart
61,000
units affected
61,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08240
- Date
- Apr 3, 2008
- Company
- Wal-Mart
- Units affected
- 61,000
- Product
- Holiday Times Candleholders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves three Holiday Times candle holders shaped as a Santa Claus, a snowman, and a goblet. The goblet is made of glass. A tea light candle sits inside the holders. "Holiday Times" is printed on the product hang tag.
What can happen
The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $17.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled holiday times candleholders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard 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.