FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2003
Release # 04-048
Home Interiors Hotline: (800) 262-0040
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Coldwater Creek and Cape Craftsman Announce Recalls of Candleholders
Name of product: Mica Tree Candleholders
Units: 800
Manufacturer/Retailer: Cape Craftsman, Wilmington, N.C. and Coldwater
Creek, Sandpoint, Idaho
Hazard: Flames from the tealight candle can ignite the candleholder,
posing a fire and burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The company received one report of the
rectangle-shaped candleholder igniting after a consumer lit the tealight
candle. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled copper and mica candleholders were sold in
rectangular and square shapes. The 8.5-inch tall, square-shaped
candleholder has a cut-out of an evergreen tree on each side. The
10-inch tall, rectangular-shaped candleholder has cut-outs of an
evergreen tree, a star and moon on each side.
Sold at: Coldwater Creek stores nationwide from October 2003 through
November 2003 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact the company to receive information on
returning the product for a full refund, including postage. The company
also will provide consumers a $20 gift card upon return of the
merchandise.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact
Customer Service toll-free at (800) 262-0040 between 6 a.m. and 3 a.m.
ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.coldwatercreek.com.