CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
CPSC recall 02074. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.
CPSC recall 02074 has the recall date 20 Dec 2001. The notice names the firm Walgreen. The recall has about 50,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
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| Units | 50,500 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Candele glitter candles, About 50,500, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles, from August 2001 through December 2001, for between $3 and $4. |
| Importer | Walgreen Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 50,500Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Walgreen
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2021 | Walgreens Recalls Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets Due to Choking Hazard |
| 30 Oct 2003 | CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders |
| 21 Dec 2000 | Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02074The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02074. https://recallregister.com/product/2073-cpsc-walgreen-co-announce-recall-of-candele-glitter-candles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 02074 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walgreens received one report of the glitter on the candle catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the candles, from August 2001 through December 2001, for between $3 and $4.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02074?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 50,500
- How many CPSC recalls name Walgreen?
- 4 CPSC recalls on this register name Walgreen. This recall is 1 of them.