Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
CPSC recall 01053b. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
CPSC recall 01053b has the recall date 13 Dec 2000. The notice names the firm ATICO International. The recall has about 530 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 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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| Incidents and injuries | ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 530 |
| Description | The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia." |
| Product | Candle holders, About 530, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5. |
| Importer | ATICO International USA Inc |
| Distributor | Food Hold USA, Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 530Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name ATICO International
- 13
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01053bThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01053b. https://recallregister.com/product/6789-candle-holders-recalled-by-atico-international-usa/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01053b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
ATICO International USA Inc. has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
TOPS stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio sold the candle holders during the month of September 2000 for about $5.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01053b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 530
- How many CPSC recalls name ATICO International?
- 13 CPSC recalls on this register name ATICO International. This recall is 1 of them.