The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04024·Announced 2003-10-30

Walgreens Recalls Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Walgreens is recalling Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders because the beads can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 with three reported incidents of ignition, 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

Walgreen Co. is recalling approximately 5,000 Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders. The product, described as "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders," features amber-colored plastic beads on a copper-colored metal frame. These items were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from September 2003 to October 2003 for $9.99.

The recall was initiated because the beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Walgreens has received three reports of the beads catching fire, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Carol Fletcher of Walgreens at (847) 914-2742 or visit www.walgreens.com.

The recalled product

Product
Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders
Manufacturer
Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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