CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders
The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that contained the item number: 642146.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
Contact Information
For more information, consumers should contact Carol Fletcher of Walgreens at (847) 914-2742, or visit the company's website at www.walgreens.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the tealight candleholders, from September 2003 to October 2003, for $9.99.
Injuries
Walgreens has received three reports of the beads on these tealight candleholders catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
04024
Product Information
Product Name
Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders
Product Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Number of Units
About 5,000
Imported By
Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.