CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
USCPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and six-inches high. The candles are coated with glitter and come in three colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411.
Affected Products
Candele glitter candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Walgreen-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Candele-Glitter-Candles |
| Title | CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/glitter-6-inch.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Candele glitter candles (six-inch) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/glitter-3-inch.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Candele glitter candles (three-inch) |
| Hazards › Name | The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Candele glitter candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 50,500 |
| Recall I D | 2073 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles, from August 2001 through December 2001, for between $3 and $4. |
| Recall Date | 2001-12-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and six-inches high. The candles are coated with glitter and come in three colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411. |
| Recall Number | 02074 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should contact Walgreens at (847) 914-2742 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walgreens.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-12T00:00:00 |
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