FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2005
Release # 05-089
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 955-1244
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Announce Recall of Tealight Candle Holder
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holder
Units: About 5,000
Distributor: Carlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative
campfire flames may catch fire.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The candle holder is a Christmas decoration designed to
hold a tealight candle. The candle holder includes three figures
(penguin, moose, snowman) dressed in red and green sweaters, scarves and
hats, roasting marshmallows on a stick over a small fire. Model numbers
4-01-427, 231279-4 and UPC code 90000 08741 are printed on the bottom of
the candle holder.
Sold at: Card stores nationwide from October 2004 through December 2004
for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return
it to the store where purchased or other stores where Carlton Cards are
sold for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Carlton Cards at (800) 955-1244 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.carltoncards.com