Note: phone number change.
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued December 20, 2001; Revised May 10, 2002 Release # 02-074 |
Walgreen Co.: (847) 914-2742 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 Walgreens Contact: Carol Fletcher, (847) 914-2742 |
CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 50,500 Candele glitter candles. The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles from August 2001 through December 2001 for between $3 and $4.
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.
