CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
CPSC recall 04023. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these candleholders immediately and return them to any Michaels store for a refund.
CPSC recall 04023 has the recall date 30 Oct 2003. The notice names the firm Michaels Stores. The recall has about 165,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Michaels Stores has received eight reports of flare-ups or scorching with these Halloween candleholders. Three consumers reportedly received minor burns to their fingers. |
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| Units | 165,000 |
| Description | These ceramic Halloween tealight candleholders are in the shape of pumpkins, gourds, witch hats and ghosts. They are about 2.5 inches to 3.25 inches high. The orange sticker on the bottom of the candleholders reads "Made in China" and "MSI Irving, TX." |
| Product | Halloween tealight candleholders, About 165,000, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Michaels Stores nationwide sold these Halloween candleholders, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $1. |
| Importer | Michaels Stores, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 165,000Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Michaels Stores
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2014 | Michaels Stores Recalls Folding Tables Due to Fall Hazard |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 22 Dec 2010 | Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard |
| 10 Apr 2008 | Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04023The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04023. https://recallregister.com/product/2527-cpsc-michaels-stores-inc-announce-recall-of-halloween-candleholders/. 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 04023 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Michaels Stores has received eight reports of flare-ups or scorching with these Halloween candleholders. Three consumers reportedly received minor burns to their fingers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Michaels Stores nationwide sold these Halloween candleholders, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $1.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04023?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 165,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China