The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04048·Announced 2003-12-09

CPSC Recalls Mica Tree Candleholders Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

CPSC is recalling Mica Tree Candleholders sold by Coldwater Creek because flames can ignite the holder, posing a fire and burn 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 and burn hazard with one reported ignition incident but no reported injuries, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling Mica Tree Candleholders manufactured by Cape Craftsman of Wilmington, N.C. The recalled products are copper and mica candleholders sold in rectangular and square shapes. The square-shaped candleholder is 8.5 inches tall with evergreen tree cut-outs, while the rectangular-shaped candleholder is 10 inches tall with cut-outs of an evergreen tree, a star, and a moon.

The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. Flames from the tealight candle can ignite the candleholder. The company received one report of the rectangular-shaped candleholder igniting after a consumer lit the tealight candle. No injuries have been reported.

Approximately 800 units were sold at Coldwater Creek stores nationwide from October 2003 through November 2003 for about $20. Consumers should contact Customer Service toll-free at (800) 262-0040 between 6 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET or visit www.coldwatercreek.com to return the product for a full refund, including postage, and receive a $20 gift card.

The recalled product

Product
Mica Tree Candleholders
Manufacturer
Cape Craftsman, of Wilmington, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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