Holiday Candle Holder
CPSC Recall #98-040 — December 9, 1997
Product
Holiday Candle Holder
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Godinger Silver Art Co. Ltd. of Ridgewood, N.Y., is recalling about 31,000 tree-shaped candle holders. The candle holders contain small glass pots that can overheat and shatter, presenting a fire hazard.Godinger has received two reports of the glass pots cracking while in use and releasing the burning wick and melting wax. The two reports involved fire damage to a table surface and to carpets. No injuries have been reported.The circular, tree-shaped candle holders, measuring 14.5 inches high and 7.5 inches wide at the base, are made of silver-plated wire. The candle holders were packaged with four green and five red, small glass pots and with nine tea-light candles. The candle holders have style number 1731 on their packaging.Major retail department and gift stores sold the candle holders nationwide from October 1996 through December 1996 for about $25.Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Godinger at (800) 544-2209 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The candle holders contain small glass pots that can overheat and shatter, presenting a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Godinger has received two reports of the glass pots cracking while in use and releasing the burning wick and melting wax. The two reports involved fire damage to a table surface and to carpets. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 31,000
Sold At
Major retail department and gift stores sold the candle holders nationwide from October 1996 through December 1996 for about $25.