Michaels Stores, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
- Units
- About 165,000
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These ceramic Halloween tealight candleholders are in the shape of pumpkins, gourds, witch hats and ghosts. They are about 2.5 inches to 3.25 inches high. The orange sticker on the bottom of the candleholders reads "Made in China" and "MSI Irving, TX."
The file
- Sold at
- Michaels Stores nationwide sold these Halloween candleholders, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $1.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Michaels Stores, Inc., of Irving, Texas
Incident log
Michaels Stores has received eight reports of flare-ups or scorching with these Halloween candleholders. Three consumers reportedly received minor burns to their fingers.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund.
For more information, contact Michaels Stores at (877) 562-3816 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.Michaels.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 OCT 30 2003; last revised JAN 07 2025.
