CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
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 |