The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97019·Announced 1996-11-06

Walgreens Recalls Hand-Shaped Halloween Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Walgreens is recalling approximately 95,900 hand-shaped Halloween candles because high flames may present a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the candles and return them for a refund.

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 no reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), East West Distributing Co. and Walgreens are recalling about 95,900 hand-shaped, five-finger decorative novelty candles made for Halloween. The specific product is the "Bleeding Hand" candle, which is pink skin-toned with a red band around the wrist and sold in a purple, red, and yellow-shaded cardboard box. This recall is the third issued by CPSC and candle distributors concerning the potential fire hazard associated with certain brands of five-finger, hand-shaped Halloween candles.

The hand-shaped wax candles generate high flames that may present a fire hazard. As the candles melt down to the palm, the wicks of the five fingers may burn together, causing flames to reach 8 inches high. Walgreens sold these candles nationwide from August 1996 through October 1996 for $2.99. The company has received no reports of excess flames or injuries associated with these specific candles, but the recall is being conducted to prevent injuries and fires.

Consumers should immediately stop using the hand-shaped candles and return remaining candles to Walgreens for a refund of the purchase price. For more information, consumers can call East West Distributing Co. or Walgreens at (800) 289-2273.

The recalled product

Product
Bleeding Hand hand-shaped five finger Decorative Novelty Halloween Candles
Manufacturer
Walgreens
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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