The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02053·Announced 2001-11-29

Alco Industries Recalls Water Fountains With Candle Holders Due to Fire Risk

Alco Industries is recalling 75,000 water fountains with candle holders because the tea candles can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards.

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 been reported (two burn injuries), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Alco Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 75,000 water fountains with candle holders. The recalled products feature a black base, two tiers of decorative rocks, and two tea candles set in black holders behind a painted glass cover. A sticker on the bottom of the fountain reads "Made in China," and the attached submersible pump is labeled "Jebo" and "Made in China."

The recall was issued because the tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Alco Industries has received two reports of candles flaring up, including two consumers who suffered burn injuries.

These water fountain candle sets were sold by mass retailers nationwide from February 2001 through October 2001 for between $10 and $20. Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return the water fountain set to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement of the tea candles. For more information, consumers can call Alco Industries at (800) 862-9816 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.alcoindustries.com.

The recalled product

Product
Water fountains with candle holders
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor / Candles
Hazard
Affected units
75,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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