The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18158·Announced 2018-05-15

Michaels Recalls 3-Tier Haunted Townhouse Candle Holders Due to Fire Risk

Michaels is recalling 3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders because they can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. One ignition incident was reported, with no injuries.

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 and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Michaels are recalling the Ashland® 3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders. The recall involves black candle holders that measure about 20 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 5 inches deep and feature two columns of three vertically stacked candle holders. Only units with SKU number 513180 and UPC code 886946019340 printed on a hangtag are included in the recall.

The candle holders can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The firm has received one report of tea light candles igniting the candle holder. No injuries have been reported.

About 10,000 units were sold in the United States, and about 830 were sold in Canada. The products were sold at Michaels stores nationwide from July 2017 through November 2017 for about $30. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

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)

  • 886946019340

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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