The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·94007·Announced 1993-10-29

World Bazaars Recalls Ceramic Halloween Pumpkin Candle Holders

World Bazaars is recalling ceramic Halloween pumpkin candle holders because they may catch fire and shatter. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.

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 risk of fire and burn injuries, which are significant hazards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries were reported in the three fire incidents.

Plain-English summary

World Bazaars, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its imported ceramic Halloween pumpkin candle holders, item number 24688. The product is a bright orange ceramic bag with a Jack O' Lantern face, measuring 5-1/2 inches in height, 3-1/2 inches in width, and 2-1/2 inches in depth. The candle holder's box is marked with the item number 24688.

The recall is being issued because the candle holders may catch fire and shatter when used with the metal contained tealight candle that accompanies them. World Bazaars received reports of three fire incidents, but none of the incidents resulted in injury to users.

Approximately 37,493 candle holders were distributed nationwide from August 1993 to October 1, 1993, in retail and specialty stores. Approximately 10,000 products are believed to be in use by consumers. Consumers should stop using the ceramic pumpkin candle holders and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call World Bazaar toll-free at 1-800-854-7122.

The recalled product

Product
Ceramic Halloween pumpkin candle holders
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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