FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2003
Release # 04-024
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Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 778-6546
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill., is voluntarily
recalling about 5,000 pumpkin tealight candleholders. The beads on the
candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Walgreens has received three reports of the beads on these
tealight candleholders catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7
inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-
colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on
the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that
contained the item number: 642146.
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the tealight candleholders from
September 2003 to October 2003 for $9.99.
Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately
and contact Walgreens for a refund. For more information, consumers
should contact Walgreens toll-free at (866) 778-6546.
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