Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2000
Release # 01-053b
Company Phone Number: (800) 645-3867 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
PRODUCT: Candle Holders - ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 530 candleholders. The
candleholders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel
sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on
a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the
cup. The candleholder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A
label on the bottom of the candleholder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold
USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia." TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and
Ohio sold the candleholders during the month of September 2000 for about
$5.
PROBLEM: The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a
burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: ATICO International USA Inc. has received two
reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately,
and return the product to the nearest TOPS store for a refund. For more
information, call ATICO International USA Inc. at (800) 645-3867 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
