CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder
Published: November 20, 2002Recall ID: 03510Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.
Product Description & Identification
The holders are constructed of metal and glass disks and are in the shape of a vertical wave pattern. The tea light candles rest behind the glass disks. The holders are purple and black, yellow and white or green and white.
Affected Products
Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Meijer-Announce-Recall-of-Three-Tier-Tealight-Candleholder |
| Title | CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/candleholders.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders |
| Hazards › Name | The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been two incidents of candles flaring. The incidents did not result in injury or property damage. Meijer is recalling the candleholder to prevent injury or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 2463 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Meijer stores located in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois sold the candleholders, from May 2002 through October 2002, for about $7.99. |
| Recall Date | 2002-11-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The holders are constructed of metal and glass disks and are in the shape of a vertical wave pattern. The tea light candles rest behind the glass disks. The holders are purple and black, yellow and white or green and white. |
| Distributors › Name | Meijer, of Grand Rapids, MI |
| Recall Number | 03510 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Meijer at (866) 280-8419, 24 hours a day or on the web at www.meijer.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |