The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05554·Announced 2005-03-14

Skylighter Recalls Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard

Skylighter Inc. is recalling Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders because the center flame can ignite plastic petals, posing a fire risk. 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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard and potential battery explosion) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Skylighter Inc. is recalling approximately 120 Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders. The product is a plastic lotus-shaped candleholder containing eight small candles and a battery that plays music. The recall is due to a fire hazard where the center flame is unexpectedly high and can ignite the plastic petals, causing them to melt and drip. The ignited plastic could spread to nearby combustibles. Additionally, the battery inside the center candle could eventually explode.

The candleholders were sold only on Skylighter's website in sets of two for about $6. There have been no reported incidents or injuries associated with this product.

Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately. They can contact Skylighter at (540) 338-3877 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at [email protected], to obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Musical Flower Birthday Candleholder
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
120

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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