Godinger Recalls Tree-Shaped Votive Candle Holders Due to Shattering Risk
Godinger is recalling about 19,000 Tree Shaped 7 Light Votive Holders because the glass pots may overheat and shatter, posing a burn and injury risk.
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-harm product (fire/burn/shattering) where injury has been reported (one hand injury), but no deaths or serious injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Godinger Silver Art Co., Ltd. of Brooklyn, NY, are voluntarily recalling about 19,000 "Tree Shaped 7 Light Votive Holder" candle holders. The recall was initiated because the small glass pots included with the holders may overheat and shatter. Godinger received one report of a consumer's hand being injured by shattering glass.
The affected products are tree-shaped, wire candle holders measuring 12.75 inches high and 13.75 inches wide at the base. They were sold in two styles: silver-plated (item #1753) and brass-plated (item #1753B). Each unit is packaged with four green and three red small glass pots for votive candles. These holders were sold nationwide in major retail department and gift stores from September 1995 through December 1995 for $25 each.
Consumers should stop using the candle holders immediately and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Godinger collect at (718) 387-2812.
The recalled product
- Product
- CPSC And Godinger Recall Holiday Candle Holder
- Manufacturer
- Godinger
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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