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Product Recall Number: 03-123

Why was Fabric Lanterns recalled?

The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.

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

  • Product Recall Number: 03-123

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-05-07

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Fabric Lanterns

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. is voluntarily recalling about 64,000 fabric lanterns. The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.Name of product: Fabric LanternsUnits: 64,000Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Hazard: The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7-1/2 inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns from December 2002 through March 2003 for about $7Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at https://www.walmart.com/.Media Contact: Karen Burke at (479) 273-4314

  • Hazard Description: The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 64000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.

  • Sold At: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns from December 2002 through March 2003 for about $7.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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