CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Home product recall 03-061. Announced by CPSC on Dec 24, 2002.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 24, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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What should you do?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
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- How to reach the firm: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 60,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Christmas Candles.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Atico International USA Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- 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.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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