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CPSC And Division Sales Recall Santa Candle Holders

Published: December 19, 1994Recall ID: 95046Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Product Description & Identification

December 19, 1994 Release # 95-046 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Division Sales Inc. of Itasca, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 10,332 Santa Claus Candle Holders, Item 66539, which sold at retail stores for $1.00. The paint used on the Santa Claus Candle Holders, which is flammable, can ignite if the candle flame inside the holder flares up, if flames reach the paint through vent holes in the holder, or if the paint is exposed to an outside source of flame. The flames from the paint can then ignite nearby objects.The Santa Claus Candle Holders, made of a ceramic material, stand 5 1/2 inches tall. The candle holder has an opening in the back of the metal cup for a wax candle. The Santa figure holding a lantern is predominantly red and white. The figure has two star shaped openings in the back and four star shaped holes in front. The candle holders have a label on the bottom, which reads, "MADE IN CHINA." Consumers who have the Santa Claus Candle Holder should discontinue use of the product and return it to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call the Division Sales toll-free at (800) 621-8134

Affected Products

Santa Claus Candle Holders

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1995/CPSC-And-Division-Sales-Recall-Santa-Candle-Holders
TitleCPSC And Division Sales Recall Santa Candle Holders
Hazards › NameFire & Fire-Related Burn
Products › NameSanta Claus Candle Holders
Products › TypeCandles & Candle Holders
Products › Category I D1872
Recall I D5614
Recall Date1994-12-19T00:00:00
DescriptionDecember 19, 1994 Release # 95-046 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Division Sales Inc. of Itasca, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 10,332 Santa Claus Candle Holders, Item 66539, which sold at retail stores for $1.00. The paint used on the Santa Claus Candle Holders, which is flammable, can ignite if the candle flame inside the holder flares up, if flames reach the paint through vent holes in the holder, or if the paint is exposed to an outside source of flame. The flames from the paint can then ignite nearby objects.The Santa Claus Candle Holders, made of a ceramic material, stand 5 1/2 inches tall. The candle holder has an opening in the back of the metal cup for a wax candle. The Santa figure holding a lantern is predominantly red and white. The figure has two star shaped openings in the back and four star shaped holes in front. The candle holders have a label on the bottom, which reads, "MADE IN CHINA." Consumers who have the Santa Claus Candle Holder should discontinue use of the product and return it to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call the Division Sales toll-free at (800) 621-8134
Recall Number95046
Manufacturers › NameDivision Sales
Last Publish Date2015-02-19T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmDivision Sales
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