For Immediate Release<br>
November 29, 2001<br>
Release # 02-053<br>
CPSC Contact: Mark Ross(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1188<br>
Water Fountain Recall Hotline: (800) 862-9816
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CPSC,  Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Alco Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J., is voluntarily
announcing the recall of 75,000 water fountains with candle holders.
The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing  fire and
burn hazards to consumers.
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Alco Industries has received two reports of candles flaring up,
including two consumers who suffered burn injuries.
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The recalled water fountains have a black base and two tiers of
rocks over which water flows.  The decorative rocks come in various
shapes and colors.  Two candles are perched above the fountain, set in
black candle holders, and lit behind a painted glass cover.  A sticker
on the bottom of the fountain reads, "Made in China."  The "Submersible
Pump" attached to the bottom of the fountain reads in part, "Jebo" and
"Made in China"
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Mass Retailers nationwide sold these water fountain candle sets
from February 2001 through October 2001 for between $10 and $20.
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Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return
the water fountain set to the store where purchased for a full refund or
a replacement of the tea candles.  For more information, consumers
should call Alco Industries at (800) 862-9816 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30
p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at
www.alcoindustries.com.
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