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Note: phone number change.
Originally issued December 20, 2001; Revised May 10, 2002
Release # 02-074
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Walgreen Co.: (847) 914-2742
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066
Walgreens Contact: Carol Fletcher, (847) 914-2742
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CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill., is voluntarily
recalling about 50,500 Candele glitter candles. The glitter on the
candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle
catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and
six-inches high. The candles are coated with glitter and come in three
colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the
following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the
candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411.
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles from August 2001
through December 2001 for between $3 and $4.
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact
Walgreens for a refund. For more information, consumers should contact
Walgreens at (847) 914-2742 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walgreens.com.
see a picture of Picture of Recalled Product
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