FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 31, 2003
Release # 04-059
Firm's Hotline: (800) 467-9627
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: CROWNZZ(tm) Candleholders
Units: 2,300
Manufacturer/Importer: Mr. Christmas Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle,
which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Christmas-themed candleholders were sold in various
shapes and sizes, and include the following model names and numbers: Snowman
(79911), Scarecrow (79914), Santa (79917), Swan (79912), Angel (79913),
Rose (79915), Girl (79918) and Kneeling Angel (79916). The model number
is located on UPC label on the outside of the packaging.
Sold at: Gift stores nationwide between November 2003 and December 2003
for about $12.50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the candleholders to the store where purchased for a
refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Mr. Christmas Inc. at (800) 467-9627 between 9
a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.