Meijer · Recalled
CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder
The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.
- Units
- Approximately 1,200
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The holders are constructed of metal and glass disks and are in the shape of a vertical wave pattern. The tea light candles rest behind the glass disks. The holders are purple and black, yellow and white or green and white.
The file
- Sold at
- Meijer stores located in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois sold the candleholders, from May 2002 through October 2002, for about $7.99.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Meijer, of Grand Rapids, MI
Incident log
There have been two incidents of candles flaring. The incidents did not result in injury or property damage. Meijer is recalling the candleholder to prevent injury or property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to their local Meijer store for a refund.
For more information, contact Meijer at (866) 280-8419, 24 hours a day or on the web at www.meijer.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 NOV 20 2002; last revised JUL 02 2025.