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Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Recall 08-240 · April 3, 2008 · Wal-Mart

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-240 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 3, 2008
Brand
Wal-Mart
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Holiday Times Candleholders
Hazard
Fire and Laceration Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnLaceration and cutsFalls and tip-overs
Units
About 61,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves three Holiday Times candle holders shaped as a Santa Claus, a snowman, and a goblet. The goblet is made of glass. A tea light candle sits inside the holders. "Holiday Times" is printed on the product hang tag.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Holiday Times Candleholders · About 61,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $17.; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..

Consumer contact

For additional information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

Recall history and context

Wal-Mart appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Wal-Mart recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Holiday Times Candleholders (About 61,000 units). This recall involves three Holiday Times candle holders shaped as a Santa Claus, a snowman, and a goblet.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Laceration Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.