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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns

Name: CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
Brand: CPSC
SKU: CPSC-03123
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 8, 2003Recall ID: 03123Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.

Affected Products

Fabric Lanterns

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Announce-Recall-of-Fabric-Lanterns-
Title	CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/fabric-lantern.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Fabric Lantern
Hazards › Name	The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Fabric Lanterns
Products › Type	Candles & Candle Holders
Products › Category I D	1872
Products › Number Of Units	64,000
Recall I D	2389
Remedies › Name	Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store, to receive a refund.
Retailers › Name	Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns, from December 2002 through March 2003, for about $7.
Recall Date	2003-05-08T00:00:00
Description	The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.
Distributors › Name	Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Recall Number	03123
Consumer Contact	Call Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at https://www.walmart.com
Last Publish Date	2025-06-03T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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