The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·94029·Announced 1993-12-23

Kmart Recalls Holiday Candolier Candles Due to Shock and Fire Risk

Kmart and Builders Square are recalling 300,000 single-light holiday Candolier candles due to improper wiring and untrimmed plastic that pose electric shock and fire hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury/property-damage report, specifically one house fire, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Kmart and Builders Square are recalling approximately 300,000 single-light holiday electric candle decorations known as "Candoliers." These products were sold at Kmart and Builders Square stores during the 1993 holiday season. The Candoliers may be improperly wired and may have untrimmed plastic around the metal portion of the plug.

The improper wiring could cause an electric shock, while the untrimmed plastic could prevent a proper fit into the electrical socket, posing a fire or shock hazard. Kmart reported one instance of a house fire associated with the product, though no injuries were attributed to the Candolier. Builders Square reported no injuries or fires. The product may function properly but should not be used.

Consumers should immediately discontinue using the product and not attempt to repair it. Beginning Sunday, December 26, 1993, customers may return the Candoliers to any Kmart or Builders Square store for a full refund. This recall includes both the 1992 and 1993 models of the single-light Candolier.

The recalled product

Product
Condolier single light holiday electric candle decorations
Manufacturer
Builders Square
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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