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Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration HazardsDate: 7/28/2006
Reason: Fire and Laceration Hazards
Distribution: Meijer stores in the Midwest from September 2004 through November 2005
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. Units: About 6,500 Distributor: Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Hazard: The glue connecting the candleholder could fail causing the candleholder to fall apart. This poses a fire and laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: The clear glass candleholders are vase-shaped and measure about 11-inches tall. "At Home with Meijer" is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. Sold exclusively at: Meijer stores in the Midwest from September 2004 through November 2005 for about $8. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candleholders immediately and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.Meijer.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/6/2008 Reason: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Portable gasoline generators quickly produce high levels of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) and should never be used indoors, including inside a home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors or windows are open. Distribution: Nationwide |
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