CPSCDecember 22, 2010

Michaels Stores Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders recall: Fire Hazard

Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Michaels Stores Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders recalled?

The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return the product to any Michaels Arts & Craft store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT, Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website atwww.michaels.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
Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders
Company
Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
Quantity
About 7,600 in the United States and 650 in Canada
Sold at
Michaels Arts & Craft stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2010 for about $20.
Recall date
December 22, 2010
Incidents / injuries
Michaels has received reports of six incidents including five fires and a consumer who received minor burns.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves silver-colored tealight candle holders in a shape of a Christmas tree. The candle holders are about 16-inches tall and have a silver star on the top. Nine tealight cups and clear plastic beads hang from the tree branches.

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