The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05089·Announced 2005-01-21

CPSC Recalls Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holder Due to Fire Risk

Carlton Cards is recalling about 5,000 Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holders because decorative parts may catch fire during normal use.

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 where the product may catch fire during normal use, 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

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Carlton Cards Retail, Inc. are recalling the Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holder. This Christmas decoration is designed to hold a tealight candle and features three figures (penguin, moose, snowman) dressed in sweaters, scarves, and hats, roasting marshmallows over a small fire. The recall involves approximately 5,000 units sold at card stores nationwide from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $13 each. The product was manufactured in China.

The recall is being issued because the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire during normal use. No injuries have been reported in connection with this product. The candle holder has model numbers 4-01-427, 231279-4, and UPC code 90000 08741 printed on the bottom.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased or other stores where Carlton Cards are sold for a full refund. Consumers can also call Carlton Cards at (800) 955-1244 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.carltoncards.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holder
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 9000008741

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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