Recall: Deb Shops Recall of Decorative Candleholders

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.