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Product recall · CPSCDecember 22, 2010Serious
Michaels Stores Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return the product to any Michaels Arts & Craft store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT, Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website atwww.michaels.com
The product
This recall involves silver-colored tealight candle holders in a shape of a Christmas tree. The candle holders are about 16-inches tall and have a silver star on the top. Nine tealight cups and clear plastic beads hang from the tree branches.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,600 in the United States and 650 in Canada
- Recall date
- December 22, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Michaels has received reports of six incidents including five fires and a consumer who received minor burns.
Michaels Arts & Craft stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2010 for about $20.
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: “Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard”
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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