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Michaels Recalls Halloween Candle Holders Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 18-158 · May 15, 2018 · Michaels

What to doConsumer should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-158 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 15, 2018
Brand
Michaels
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 10,000 (In addition, about 830 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 15, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves Michaels private brand Ashland® 3-tier haunted townhouse candle holders. The candle holders were sold in black, measure about 20 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 5 inches deep and have two columns of three vertically stacked candle holders. Only 3-tier haunted townhouse candle holders with SKU number 513180 and UPC code 886946019340 printed on a hangtag are included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

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

  • 3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders · About 10,000 (In addition, about 830 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Michaels stores nationwide from July 2017 through November 2017 for about $30.; Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received one report of tea light candles igniting the candle holder. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Michaels appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Michaels 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?

3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders (About 10,000 (In addition, about 830 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Michaels private brand Ashland® 3-tier haunted townhouse candle holders.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Michaels store 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 15, 2018. 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.