For Immediate Release<br>
December 20, 2001<br>
Release # 02-074<br>
CPSC Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219<br>
Walgreens Recall Hotline: (866) 241-0105<br>
Walgreens Contact: Carol Hively (847) 914-2923
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CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill., is voluntarily
recalling about 50,500 Candele glitter candles. The glitter on the
candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle
catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and
six-inches high.  The candles are coated with glitter and come in three
colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the
following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the
candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411.
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Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles from August 2001
through December 2001 for between $3 and $4.
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Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact
Walgreens for a refund.  For more information, consumers should contact
Walgreens toll-free at (866) 241-0105 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walgreens.com
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