CPSCNovember 20, 2002

CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight

CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder

Why was CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight recalled?

The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund. Contact: For more information, contact Meijer at (866) 280-8419, 24 hours a day or on the web at www.meijer.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
Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders
Company
Meijer, of Grand Rapids, MI
Quantity
Approximately 1,200
Sold at
Meijer stores located in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois sold the candleholders, from May 2002 through October 2002, for about $7.99.
Recall date
November 20, 2002
Incidents / injuries
There have been two incidents of candles flaring. The incidents did not result in injury or property damage. Meijer is recalling the candleholder to prevent injury or property damage.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The holders are constructed of metal and glass disks and are in the shape of a vertical wave pattern. The tea light candles rest behind the glass disks. The holders are purple and black, yellow and white or green and white.

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