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CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders

⚠ 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.

Category
Units Affected
5,000
Recall Date
October 30, 2003
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Tealight Candleholders, From September 2003 To October 2003, For $9.99. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2528.

The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that contained the item number: 642146.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2528.

Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Tealight Candleholders, From September 2003 To October 2003, For $9.99. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-2528.

For more information, consumers should contact Carol Fletcher of Walgreens at (847) 914-2742, or visit the company's website at www.walgreens.com

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Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Tealight Candleholders, From September 2003 To October 2003, For $9.99. Recall FAQ

Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Tealight Candleholders, From September 2003 To October 2003, For $9.99. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders. The notice was published on October 30, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,000 units are potentially affected.