Lighthouse-shaped candle holders
CPSC Recall #00-107c — May 9, 2000
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 00-107c |
| Recall Date | May 9, 2000 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Rite Aid stores nationwide sold the candle holders from January through March 2000 for about $10. |
Product
Lighthouse-shaped candle holders
Description
PRODUCT: Candle Holders - ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 14,000 lighthouse-shaped candle holders. They are made of wood (painted white or natural) with a glass and metal top. They measure about 11 inches high and 5 inches wide. A tealight candle is placed in the top of the lighthouse and can be seen burning through the glass windows. There is no identifying information on the product. A sticker on the bottom of the candleholder reads, "Made in China." Rite Aid stores nationwide sold the candle holders from January through March 2000 for about $10. PROBLEM: The wooden top of the candle holder can ignite, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: ATICO International USA Inc. has received three reports of candle holders igniting. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the candle holders immediately and discard or destroy them. Do not donate or resell.
Hazard
The wooden top of the candle holder can ignite, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
ATICO International USA Inc. has received three reports of candle holders igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the candle holders immediately and discard or destroy them. Do not donate or resell.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, No Remedy Available 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 (Dispose, No Remedy Available) 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.