The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08240·Announced 2008-04-03

Wal-Mart Recalls Holiday Times Candleholders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Wal-Mart is recalling about 61,000 Holiday Times candleholders because they could tip over and cause fires or break and cause cuts.

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 risk-of-harm products (fire and laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling about 61,000 Holiday Times candleholders shaped as a Santa Claus, a snowman, and a goblet. The goblet holder is made of glass, and a tea light candle sits inside the holders. The product hang tag is printed with "Holiday Times."

The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

These candleholders were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $17. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund. For additional information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.walmartstores.com.

The recalled product

Product
Holiday Times Candleholders
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
61,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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