Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 22, 2010 · CPSC recall 11078 · Michaels Stores

Hazard

The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return the product to any Michaels Arts & Craft store for a full refund.

Units

About 7,600 in the United States and 650 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Michaels has received reports of six incidents including five fires and a consumer who received minor burns.

Description

This recall involves silver-colored tealight candle holders in a shape of a Christmas tree. The candle holders are about 16-inches tall and have a silver star on the top. Nine tealight cups and clear plastic beads hang from the tree branches.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return the product to any Michaels Arts & Craft store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT, Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website atwww.michaels.com

Product

Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders

Distributed by

Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas

Retailers

Michaels Arts & Craft stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2010 for about $20.

Made in

China

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