Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders
The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 48,500
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2–$3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Jack 'O Lantern buckets are tea light candle holders, containing eight tea lights, sold in three colors: orange, cream and black. The buckets are about 6.25 inches high and about 7 inches in diameter at the top. They have item number 14609-00 or 14609-02 written on a sticker located on the bottom of the buckets.
The file
- Sold at
- Grocery and discount stores nationwide, beginning in July 2005 for between $2 and $3.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of fires when consumers lit the eight candles in the bottom of the bucket decoration. The reports include damage to carpets and a table, other minor property damage and one second degree burn.
What the notice says to do
Consumers with these decorations are urged to use only a single candle at a time. Also, ensure the wick of the tea light is trimmed according to the instructions on the bottom of the bucket and follow the other burning instructions.
For more information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. toll-free at (877) 332-9006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 19 2005; last revised MAY 23 2014.