Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
Why was Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA recalled?
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Candle holders
- Company
- ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
- Quantity
- About 530
- Sold at
- TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.
- Recall date
- December 13, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."