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Burn / ScaldOctober 30, 2003CPSC #04023

CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

Product
Candles
Units affected
165,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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."

Hazard

Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Michaels Stores nationwide sold these Halloween candleholders, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $1.

Photos

Recalled Halloween Pumpkin tealight candleholdersRecalled Halloween Ghost tealight candleholderRecalled Halloween Witch Hat tealight candleholder
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