Egg-Shaped Candle Holders
CPSC Recall #06-142 — April 17, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-142 |
| Recall Date | April 17, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 5,300 |
| Importer | Nordstrom, Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Nordstrom stores nationwide from February 2005 through July 2005 for between $3 and $6. |
Product
Egg-Shaped Candle Holders
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nordstrom, Inc., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 5,300 Egg-Shaped Candle Holders. The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Egg-Shaped Candle HoldersUnits: About 5,300Importer: Nordstrom, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Hazard: The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Nordstrom has received one reported incident involving the holder igniting. Minimal smoke damage occurred. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled product is an egg-shaped tea light candle holder sold under style numbers 2C0755A, 2C0755B, and 2C0755C. The tea light holder came in the colors sky blue, pool blue and lavender. Both the style number and the color can be found on a sticker at the bottom of the candle holder.Manufactured In: ChinaSold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from February 2005 through July 2005 for between $3 and $6.Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candle holders immediately and return them to a Nordstrom store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Nordstrom at (800) 695-8000 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, or email the firm at [email protected].
Hazard
The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
Nordstrom has received one reported incident involving the holder igniting. Minimal smoke damage occurred. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using these candle holders immediately and return them to a Nordstrom store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.