Recall: Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Recall of Tealight Candle Holder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2005 Release # 05-089

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 955-1244 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Announce Recall of Tealight Candle Holder

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holder

Units: About 5,000

Distributor: Carlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

Hazard: During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The candle holder is a Christmas decoration designed to hold a tealight candle. The candle holder includes three figures (penguin, moose, snowman) dressed in red and green sweaters, scarves and hats, roasting marshmallows on a stick over a small fire. Model numbers 4-01-427, 231279-4 and UPC code 90000 08741 are printed on the bottom of the candle holder.

Sold at: Card stores nationwide from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased or other stores where Carlton Cards are sold for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Carlton Cards at (800) 955-1244 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.carltoncards.com