Recall: Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2006
Release #06-142
Nordstrom Contact: (800) 695-8000
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard

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: Egg-Shaped Candle Holders

Units: About 5,300

Importer: Nordstrom, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Hazard: The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Nordstrom has received one reported incident involving the holder igniting. Minimal smoke damage occurred. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled product is an egg-shaped tea light candle holder sold under style numbers 2C0755A, 2C0755B, and 2C0755C. The tea light holder came in the colors sky blue, pool blue and lavender. Both the style number and the color can be found on a sticker at the bottom of the candle holder.

Manufactured In: China

Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from February 2005 through July 2005 for between $3 and $6.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candle holders immediately and return them to a Nordstrom store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Nordstrom at (800) 695-8000 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, or email the firm at contact@nordstrom.com



Picture of Recalled Egg-Shaped Candle Holders