Recall: Mr. Christmas Inc. Recall of Christmas Candleholders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2003 Release # 04-059

Firm's Hotline: (800) 467-9627 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders

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

Name of product: CROWNZZ™ Candleholders

Units: 2,300

Manufacturer/Importer: Mr. Christmas Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The Christmas-themed candleholders were sold in various shapes and sizes, and include the following model names and numbers: Snowman (79911), Scarecrow (79914), Santa (79917), Swan (79912), Angel (79913), Rose (79915), Girl (79918) and Kneeling Angel (79916). The model number is located on UPC label on the outside of the packaging.

Sold at: Gift stores nationwide between November 2003 and December 2003 for about $12.50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Return the candleholders to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Mr. Christmas Inc. at (800) 467-9627 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.