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Candle-Powered Carousels |
Release #09-074
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 876-5520
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered
Carousels Due to 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: Candle-Powered Carousels
Units: About 1,500
Importer: Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington,
Vt.
Hazard: The candle holder placement on the base
of the carousels is too close to the structure,
allowing the candle flame to come in contact and
ignite different parts of the carousel,
including the fans, trees and deer, posing a
fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three
reports of the carousels catching on fire. No
injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled candle carousels are
made of yellow pine and stainless steel and
measure about 9 inches in diameter by 13 inches
high. The candle measures about 4 inches high.
The candle carousels generate heat which rotate
the fan blade and can cause the center platform
to spin. The carousel is made of wood with
cutouts of trees and deer.
Sold at: Gardener's Supply retail stores in
Burlington and Williston, Vt. and Gardener's
supply catalog distributed nationwide and on the
internet at www.gardeners.com from September
2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carousel
immediately and return them to the store where
purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can
mail the product to Gardener's Supply Returns, 5
New England Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
Consumer Contact: For additional information,
contact Gardener's Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.
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