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ATICO International USA · Recalled
Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
- Units
- About 530
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."
The file
- Sold at
- TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
Incident log
ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 13 2000; last revised JAN 07 2026.