Wal-Mart · Recalled
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- 64,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $7
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7½ inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns, from December 2002 through March 2003, for about $7.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store, to receive a refund.
Call Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at https://www.walmart.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 MAY 08 2003; last revised JUN 03 2025.