The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03123·Announced 2003-05-08

Wal-Mart Recalls 64,000 Fabric Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard

Wal-Mart is recalling 64,000 fabric lanterns because the non-flame-retardant material can ignite from the votive candle, posing a fire risk.

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 fire hazard where the product can ignite, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 64,000 fabric lanterns sold nationwide from December 2002 through March 2003. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on May 8, 2003.

The cylinder-shaped lanterns, which are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide, feature beige fabric with red and green floral designs. The hazard exists because the fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, creating a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who purchased these lanterns should stop using them immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store to receive a refund. Customers can also contact Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Fabric Lanterns
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
64,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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