The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·00107c·Announced 2000-05-10

CPSC Recalls Lighthouse-Shaped Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

ATICO International is recalling lighthouse-shaped candle holders because the wooden top can ignite, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

ATICO International USA Inc. is recalling lighthouse-shaped candle holders sold at Rite Aid stores nationwide from January through March 2000. The wooden candle holders, which feature a glass and metal top, present a fire and burn hazard because the wooden top can ignite. The company has received three reports of the candle holders igniting, though no injuries have been reported.

About 14,000 units were sold for approximately $10. The products are made of wood painted white or natural, measure about 11 inches high and 5 inches wide, and have a sticker on the bottom reading "Made in China." There is no other identifying information on the product.

Consumers should stop using the candle holders immediately and discard or destroy them. They should not donate or resell the items. For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Lighthouse-shaped candle holders
Manufacturer
ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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