Walgreen Co. · Recalled
CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 50,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3–$4
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and six-inches high. The candles are coated with glitter and come in three colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411.
The file
- Sold at
- Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles, from August 2001 through December 2001, for between $3 and $4.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.
Incident log
Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
For more information, consumers should contact Walgreens at (847) 914-2742 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walgreens.com
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 20 2001; last revised AUG 12 2025.
