CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
USCPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging.
Affected Products
Christmas Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Atico-International-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Candles- |
| Title | CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/candle-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of candles in packaging |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/candle-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of candles in packaging |
| Hazards › Name | The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Christmas Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 60,000 |
| Recall I D | 2337 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. |
| Importers › Name | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, and Farmacias El Amal stores nationwide sold the candles, from September 2002 through December 2002, for between $2.50 and $4. |
| Recall Date | 2002-12-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging. |
| Recall Number | 03061 |
| 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 | 2025-05-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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