CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging.
Required Consumer Action
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, and Farmacias El Amal stores nationwide sold the candles, from September 2002 through December 2002, for between $2.50 and $4.
Injuries
Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Snyder's Drugs
Recall Number
03061
Product Information
Product Name
A Christmas Avenue Tealight Candles
Manufacturer Name
Snyder's Drugs
Imported By
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufactured In
China