CPSCGeneral Alert
Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
Published: December 13, 2000Recall ID: 01053bCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."
Affected Products
Candle holders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Candle-Holders-Recalled-by-ATICO-International-USA |
| Title | Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70114/01053b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled candle holder |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Candle holders |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 530 |
| Recall I D | 6789 |
| Remedies › Name | Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Importers › Name | ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2000-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia." |
| Distributors › Name | Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia |
| Recall Number | 01053b |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-07T00:00:00 |