The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01053b·Announced 2000-12-13

ATICO Candle Holders Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

ATICO International USA recalled squirrel-shaped candle holders because the plastic marshmallow can ignite, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

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 approximately 530 candle holders due to a fire and burn hazard. The products are made of hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf, holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over a glass cup designed for a tealight candle. The plastic marshmallow can ignite when used with a burning candle.

The candle holders were sold at TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio during September 2000 for about $5. The company has received two reports of fires, but no injuries have been reported. The products measure 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide and feature a label on the bottom reading "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."

Because the firm is no longer in business, a recall remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product and not donate or resell it. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

The recalled product

Product
Candle holders
Manufacturer
ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
530

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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