May 20, 2008

The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders 

Name of Product: Candle Holders

Units: About 14,000

Importer: The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.

Hazard: Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Description: The sun-shaped candle holder is glass and metal, and was sold in four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). “15.75" Candle Holder” is printed on the product’s hang tag.

Sold at: The Home Depot stores in the southern and western regions of the U.S. from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $10.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to The Home Depot for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call toll-free (866) 403-5504 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, or visit the company’s Web site at http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Product_Recalls&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053