FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2006
Release #06-142
Nordstrom Contact: (800) 695-8000
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard
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: Egg-Shaped Candle Holders
Units: About 5,300
Importer: Nordstrom, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if
exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Nordstrom has received one reported incident
involving the holder igniting. Minimal smoke damage occurred. No
injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled product is an egg-shaped tea light candle
holder sold under style numbers 2C0755A, 2C0755B, and 2C0755C. The tea
light holder came in the colors sky blue, pool blue and lavender. Both
the style number and the color can be found on a sticker at the bottom
of the candle holder.
Manufactured In: China
Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from February 2005 through July
2005 for between $3 and $6.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candle holders immediately and
return them to a Nordstrom store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact
Nordstrom at (800) 695-8000 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through
Saturday, or email the firm at contact@nordstrom.com