FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2005
Release # 05-098
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 332-7467
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Deb Shops Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Candleholders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Decorative Candleholder
Units: About 48,000
Manufacturer: Horn Sing Ind. Company Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Distributor: Deb Shops Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Hazard: The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break,
causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Deb Shops has received two reports of the metal
candleholder burning through, causing the candle to fall and burn a
small rug area. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves moon, dolphin and fish themed
candleholders. The decorative candleholders are about 9-inches tall with
a metal bucket that sits suspended from a hook. A votive candle sits
inside the bucket.
Sold at: Deb Shops retail stores nationwide from November 2001 through
November 2004 for about $13.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and
return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact Deb Shops Inc. at (800) 332-7467 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at
www.debshops.com/recall/candleholder