Michaels Recalls Halloween Candle Holders Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Michaels-Recalls-Halloween-Candle-Holders-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

Recall Summary

Name of Product: 3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders

Hazard:  The candle holder can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy: Refund  

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 10,000 (In addition, about 830 were sold in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves Michaels private brand Ashland® 3-tier haunted townhouse candle holders. The candle holders were sold in black, measure about 20 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 5 inches deep and have two columns of three vertically stacked candle holders. Only 3-tier haunted townhouse candle holders with SKU number 513180 and UPC code 886946019340 printed on a hangtag are included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries:  The firm has received one report of tea light candles igniting the candle holder. No injuries have been reported.

Sold Exclusively At:  Michaels stores nationwide from July 2017 through November 2017 for about $30.

Distributor:  Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas

Manufactured in: China

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66754r-eng.php

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