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Product recall · CPSCOctober 21, 2009Serious
Haunted House Screen Candle Holders
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and contact Coyne's & Company or Yankee Candle for a full refund.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Coyne's & Co. at (800) 336-8666 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or visit the firm's Web site at www.coynes.com. Consumers can also email the firm at custserv@coynes.com
The product
This recall involves haunted house screen tea light holders made of black metal with a transparent coating on the glass windows. The haunted house measures 15-inches wide by 15-inches high by 4-inches deep and can hold up to six tea lights. Tea light candles are not involved in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,800
- Recall date
- October 21, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Coyne's & Company, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the window pane catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at YankeeCandle.com between August 2009 and September 2009 for about $25.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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