Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Recalled April 3, 2008 · CPSC recall 08240 · Wal-Mart

Hazard

The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Units

About 61,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

Product

Holiday Times Candleholders

Imported by

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $17.

Made in

Taiwan

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