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CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Recalled October 30, 2003 · CPSC recall 04023 · Michaels Stores
Hazard
Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund.
Units
About 165,000
Incidents / injuries
Michaels Stores has received eight reports of flare-ups or scorching with these Halloween candleholders. Three consumers reportedly received minor burns to their fingers.
Description
These ceramic Halloween tealight candleholders are in the shape of pumpkins, gourds, witch hats and ghosts. They are about 2.5 inches to 3.25 inches high. The orange sticker on the bottom of the candleholders reads "Made in China" and "MSI Irving, TX."
What to do
Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund.
Contact
For more information, contact Michaels Stores at (877) 562-3816 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.Michaels.com
Product
Halloween tealight candleholders
Imported by
Michaels Stores, Inc., of Irving, Texas
Retailers
Michaels Stores nationwide sold these Halloween candleholders, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →