CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter
CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
Why was CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter recalled?
The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund. Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Walgreens at (847) 914-2742 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walgreens.com
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
- Candele glitter candles
- Company
- Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 50,500
- Sold at
- Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles, from August 2001 through December 2001, for between $3 and $4.
- Recall date
- December 20, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and six-inches high. The candles are coated with glitter and come in three colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411.