CPSCMay 20, 2008

The Home Depot Candle Holders recall: Fire Hazard

The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Why was The Home Depot Candle Holders recalled?

Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to The Home Depot for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, call toll-free (866) 403-5504 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, or visit the company's Web site at www.homedepot.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
Candle Holders
Company
The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Quantity
About 14,000
Sold at
The Home Depot stores in the southern and western regions of the U.S. from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $10.
Recall date
May 20, 2008
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The sun-shaped candle holder is glass and metal, and was sold in four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). "15.75" Candle Holder" is printed on the product's hang tag.

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