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CPSC, Deb Shops Announce Recall of Decorative Candleholders
Recalled February 8, 2005 · CPSC recall 05098 · Deb Shops
Hazard
The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break, causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.
Units
About 48,000
Incidents / injuries
Deb Shops has received two reports of the metal candleholder burning through, causing the candle to fall and burn a small rug area. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves moon, dolphin and fish themed candleholders. The decorative candleholders are about 9 inches tall with a metal bucket that sits suspended from a hook. A votive candle sits inside the bucket.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.
Contact
Contact Deb Shops Inc. at (800) 332-7467 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.
Product
Decorative Candleholder
Manufacturer(s)
Horn Sing Ind. Company Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Distributed by
Deb Shops Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Retailers
Deb Shops retail stores nationwide from November 2001 through November 2004 for about $13.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →