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Fire / OverheatingDecember 22, 2010CPSC #11078

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

Product
Candles
Units affected
7,600
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

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