Angel candle holders
CPSC Recall #99-126 — June 22, 1999
Product
Angel candle holders
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 angel candle holders. The angel's head on these candle holders can come into contact with the flame of a candle placed in the holder, posing a fire hazard. The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. Atico has received one report of these candle holders melting, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. This angel candle holder is about 6 inches high and made of brass- plated mesh. Its head is a plastic, multifaceted "crystal." It has a tealight candle holder on its back. The packaging of the candle holder includes the writing, "Mesh Candle Holder" and "World Showcase." There is no writing on the candle holder. Eckerd Drug Stores nationwide sold the candle holders between August 1998 and January 1999 for about $4.
Hazard
The angel's head on these candle holders can come into contact with the flame of a candle placed in the holder, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Atico has received one report of these candle holders melting, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Units Affected
About 18,000