CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce recall
CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders
Why was CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce recalled?
The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with these decorations are urged to use only a single candle at a time. Also, ensure the wick of the tea light is trimmed according to the instructions on the bottom of the bucket and follow the other burning instructions. Contact: For more information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. toll-free at (877) 332-9006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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
- Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders
- Company
- Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 48,500
- Sold at
- Grocery and discount stores nationwide, beginning in July 2005 for between $2 and $3.
- Recall date
- October 19, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of fires when consumers lit the eight candles in the bottom of the bucket decoration. The reports include damage to carpets and a table, other minor property damage and one second degree burn.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Jack 'O Lantern buckets are tea light candle holders, containing eight tea lights, sold in three colors: orange, cream and black. The buckets are about 6.25 inches high and about 7 inches in diameter at the top. They have item number 14609-00 or 14609-02 written on a sticker located on the bottom of the buckets.