Atico International Recalls Christmas Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Atico International is recalling about 60,000 Christmas candles because improperly set wicks may cause plastic holders to melt, posing a fire risk.
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 plastic holder may melt, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Atico International USA Inc. is recalling about 60,000 Christmas candles sold nationwide from September 2002 through December 2002. The recalled candles feature clear plastic holders and were available in red, white, and green. Some packaging displays the phrases "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue." The candles were sold at Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, and Farmacias El Amal stores for between $2.50 and $4.00.
The recall was issued because the wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers. Atico has received one report involving the melting of the plastic holder, but no injuries have been reported.
Because the firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
The recalled product
- Product
- Christmas Candles
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 60,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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