The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02521·Announced 2002-02-08

Harry and David Recalls Outdoor Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard

Harry and David is recalling about 280 outdoor lanterns because the hanger may detach from heat, posing a fire risk. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a refund.

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 fire hazard where the product may detach due to heat, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Harry and David is recalling approximately 280 outdoor lanterns sold nationwide from September 2001 through November 2001. The lanterns, which were sold as a set of three for about $60, are made of rustproof galvanized steel with glass panels and a hanger at the top. Each lantern includes a holder for a candle.

The recall is due to a fire hazard: the solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lantern to detach from the hanger. Harry and David has received one report of the hanger detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David toll-free at (800) 547-3033 to receive a full refund. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Outdoor Lanterns
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
280

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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