The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21087·Announced 2021-02-24

Urban Outfitters Recalls Margo Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Urban Outfitters is recalling Margo Taper Candle Holders because they can catch fire if they contact the flame. One fire 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 fire hazard with one reported incident of the product catching fire, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Urban Outfitters Inc. is recalling approximately 2,700 Margo Taper Candle Holders in the United States and about 60 in Canada. The geometric-shaped holders are made of pine or acacia wood and were sold in small, medium, and large sizes. The specific SKU numbers are 0058346800 (Small), 0058346818 (Medium), and 0058346826 (Large), located on the price label on the bottom of the candle holder.

The recall is due to a fire hazard, as the candle holders can catch fire if they come in contact with the candle's flame. The company has received one report of a candle holder catching fire, but no injuries have been reported.

These products were sold exclusively at Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at www.urbanoutfitters.com from August 2020 through November 2020 for between $18 and $30. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Urban Outfitters store for a full refund. Customers can also contact Urban Outfitters to receive a prepaid return label to return the items by mail, and the company is contacting online purchasers by email.

The recalled product

Product
Margo Taper Candle Holders
Manufacturer
Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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