The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03510·Announced 2002-11-20

Meijer Recalls Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Meijer is recalling approximately 1,200 three-tier tealight candle holders sold in five states because the design can cause candles to overheat and flare, posing a fire hazard.

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 that can result in burn injury or property damage, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or property damage have been reported to date, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Meijer is recalling approximately 1,200 three-tier tealight candle holders sold in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois from May 2002 through October 2002. The holders, which are constructed of metal and glass disks in a vertical wave pattern, were sold for about $7.99. The product is manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a fire hazard where the middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This design flaw poses a risk of burn injury or property damage. There have been two reported incidents of candles flaring, but neither resulted in injury or property damage.

Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Meijer at (866) 280-8419, 24 hours a day, or visit www.meijer.com.

The recalled product

Product
Three-Tier Tealight Candle Holders
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor / Candles
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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