CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2337.
The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2337.
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, And Farmacias El Amal Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From September 2002 Through December 2002, For Between $2.50 And $4. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2337.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, And Farmacias El Amal Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From September 2002 Through December 2002, For Between $2.50 And $4. Recall FAQ
Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, And Farmacias El Amal Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From September 2002 Through December 2002, For Between $2.50 And $4. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles. The notice was published on December 24, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 60,000 units are potentially affected.