Product Recall Number: 01-053b

Product Recall Number: 01-053b

Product Safety Warning Number:

Date: 2000-12-12

Product Safety Warning Date:

Name Of Product: Candle Holders

Description: PRODUCT: Candle Holders - ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 530 candle holders. The candle holders 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 candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia." TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders 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 candle holders immediately and discard or destroy them.

Hazard Description: The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.

Consumer Action: None Listed

Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About 530

Incidents: ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Sold At: TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.

Importers: None Listed

Manufacturers: None Listed

Distributors: None Listed

Manufactured In: None Listed

Custom Label: None Listed

Custom Field: None Listed