Deb Shops Recall of Decorative Candleholders

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued February 8, 2005
Revised December 18, 2006
Release # 05-098

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 332-7467
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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CPSC, Deb Shops Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Candleholders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Decorative Candleholder

Units: About 48,000

Manufacturer: Horn Sing Ind. Company Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan

Distributor: Deb Shops Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.

Hazard: The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break, causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Deb Shops has received two reports of the metal candleholder burning through, causing the candle to fall and burn a small rug area. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves moon, dolphin and fish themed candleholders. The decorative candleholders are about 9-inches tall with a metal bucket that sits suspended from a hook. A votive candle sits inside the bucket.

Sold at: Deb Shops retail stores nationwide from November 2001 through November 2004 for about $13.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Deb Shops Inc. at (800) 332-7467 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.