The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04023·Announced 2003-10-30

Michaels Recalls Halloween Tealight Candleholders Due to Burn Risk

Michaels Stores is recalling about 165,000 Halloween tealight candleholders because they can flare up and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.

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/burns) where minor injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Michaels Stores, Inc. is recalling approximately 165,000 Halloween tealight candleholders sold nationwide from July 2003 through October 2003. The ceramic candleholders are shaped like pumpkins, gourds, witch hats, and ghosts, and are about 2.5 to 3.25 inches high. They were sold for about $1 each and feature an orange sticker on the bottom reading "Made in China" and "MSI Irving, TX."

The recall is due to a lack of ventilation in the ceramic holders, which allows tealights to flare up. This poses a risk of burns to consumers. Michaels Stores has received eight reports of flare-ups or scorching, and three consumers reportedly received minor burns to their fingers.

Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Michaels Stores at (877) 562-3816 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Michaels.com.

The recalled product

Product
Halloween tealight candleholders
Manufacturer
Michaels Stores, Inc., of Irving, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
165,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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