CPSC, Darice Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Holders
CPSC recall 02052. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the candle burns down to the bottom of the wick, it can set the candle holder on fire, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these candle holders immediately and call Darice for a full refund.
CPSC recall 02052 has the recall date 29 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Darice. The recall has about 60,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Darice Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
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| Units | 60,000 |
| Description | The recalled candle holders are constructed of unfinished wood and are designed to be painted or decorated. The candle holders, which are intended to support taper candles, come in five different shapes and sizes. |
| Product | Wooden candle holders, 60,000, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | The Darice wholesale catalog, independent craft stores nationwide, including Pat Catan's Craft Centers and Ben Franklin Crafts, and Wal-Mart Stores, sold the candle holders, from October 2000 through November 2001, for about $2. |
| Distributor | Darice Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 60,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Darice
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02052The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02052. https://recallregister.com/product/2053-cpsc-darice-inc-announce-recall-of-candle-holders/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02052 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Darice Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Darice wholesale catalog, independent craft stores nationwide, including Pat Catan's Craft Centers and Ben Franklin Crafts, and Wal-Mart Stores, sold the candle holders, from October 2000 through November 2001, for about $2.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02052?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
60,000