FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 10, 1997
Release # 98-040
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Company Phone Number: (800)
544-2209
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066
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CPSC and Godinger Announce Holiday Candle Holder Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Godinger Silver Art Co. Ltd. of
Ridgewood, N.Y., is recalling about 31,000 tree-shaped candle
holders. The candle holders contain small glass pots that can
overheat and shatter, presenting a fire hazard.
Godinger has received two reports of the glass pots cracking
while in use and releasing the burning wick and melting wax. The
two reports involved fire damage to a table surface and to
carpets. No injuries have been reported.
The circular, tree-shaped candle holders, measuring 14.5
inches high and 7.5 inches wide at the base, are made of
silver-plated wire. The candle holders were packaged with four
green and five red, small glass pots and with nine tea-light
candles. The candle holders have style number 1731 on their
packaging.
Major retail department and gift stores sold the candle
holders nationwide from October 1996 through December 1996 for
about $25.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders
and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For more information, consumers should call Godinger at (800)
544-2209 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
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