CPSC, Bloomingdale's By Mail Announce Recall of Candleholders

Recalled February 27, 2004 · CPSC recall 04538 · Bloomingdale's By Mail

Hazard

The candleholders can tip over, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the firm for a full refund. Consumers were sent letters by mail with a pre-paid label for return of item.

Units

300

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports involving concerns with the candleholder's stability, though no injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled candleholders are shaped like a tree, made of metal, and gold in color. The tree is about 24 inches tall and 15 inches wide and contains six metal hooks and glass cups for placing votive candles. The candleholders have a style number of 3562745.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the firm for a full refund. Consumers were sent letters by mail with a pre-paid label for return of item.

Contact

Call Bloomingdale's By Mail at (800) 472-0788 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Product

Tree-shaped candleholders

Manufacturer(s)

Bloomingdale's By Mail, of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Bloomingdale's By Mail sold the candleholders exclusively, between September 2003 and December 2003, for about $40.

Made in

Philippines

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →