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Product Recall Number: 02-521

Why was Outdoor Lanterns recalled?

The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle causing the lantern to detach from the hanger posing a fire hazard.

Outdoor Lanterns
Here's product recall specific data for Outdoor Lanterns.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-521

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-02-07

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  • Name Of Product: Outdoor Lanterns

  • Description: Harry and David of Medford, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 280 Outdoor Lanterns. The recalled candle lanterns are approximately 5", 7", and 9" square. They are made of rustproof galvanized steel, lined with glass panels and a hanger at the top. Each lantern has a holder for placing a candle inside the lantern. Harry and David Holiday 2001 Easy Entertaining Catalog offered the product under item #14844U. The lanterns were sold as a set of three, nationwide from September 2001 through November 2001 for about $60.

  • Hazard Description: The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle causing the lantern to detach from the hanger posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 280

  • Incidents: Harry and David has received one report of the hanger detaching from the lantern. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David to receive a full refund.

  • Sold At: None Listed

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

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  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed