CPSCMay 8, 2003

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns

Why was CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns recalled?

The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store, to receive a refund. Contact: Call Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at https://www.walmart.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
Fabric Lanterns
Company
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Quantity
64,000
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns, from December 2002 through March 2003, for about $7.
Recall date
May 8, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.

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