Michaels Stores, Inc. Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holder Due to
Fire/Burn Hazard
</pre> <p>IRVING, Texas, <span class="xn-chron">Dec. 22, 2010</span> /CNW/ -- In a proactive effort to protect consumers from a possible safety risk, Michaels Stores, Inc., is voluntarily recalling a Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holder. The item was sold at Michaels Arts & Craft Stores from <span class="xn-chron">10/15/10</span> through <span class="xn-chron">12/4/10</span>.</p> <pre> Product Name: Silver Tree Tealight Holder </pre> <p>Joint Recall with Michaels Stores, Inc., Health <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> and the <span class="xn-location">United States</span> Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)</p> <pre> Full Product Description: </pre> <p>The recalled product is a silver tealight holder in the shape of a Christmas tree. It holds 9 tealight candles and is 40.64 centimetres (16 inches) tall with a silver star at the top.</p> <p/> <p>The SKU number 10161667 and the UPC 400100776902 can be found on the tag attached to the product if it has not been removed by the consumer.</p> <pre> Hazard Identified: </pre> <p>The tealight cups were not placed properly on the tree. The tealight holders can catch on fire or be a risk for burns to consumers if the candle flame touches the bottom of another tealight cup</p> <p/> <p>Michaels Stores, Inc. has received one report of the tealight holder catching on fire in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>. In the <span class="xn-location">United States</span>, there have been five reports of the tealight holders catching on fire, with one report of a minor burn from the hot wax.</p> <p/> <p>Health <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> has not received any reports of incidents or injuries from the use of these tealight holders.</p> <pre> Corrective Action: </pre> <p>Consumers are asked to stop using the product immediately and return it to any Michaels Arts & Crafts Store for a full refund.</p> <p/> <p>For more information, consumers may call 1-800-MICHAELS (1-800-642-4235) from <span class="xn-chron">8AM</span> to <span class="xn-chron">8PM CST</span> Monday to Saturday or <span class="xn-chron">9AM</span> to <span class="xn-chron">6PM CST</span> Sunday, or visit the Michaels website. (<a href="http://www.michaels.com/">http://www.michaels.com/</a>)</p> <pre> Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website. Number Sold: </pre> <p>Approximately 648 of the silver tree tealight holders were sold at Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores across <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>.</p> <p/> <p>Approximately 7,661 of the silver tree tealight holders were sold at Michaels Stores, Inc. in the <span class="xn-location">United States</span>.</p> <pre> Time Period Sold: </pre> <p>The recalled products were sold from October to <span class="xn-chron">December 2010</span> in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> and in the <span class="xn-location">United States</span>.</p> <pre> Manufactured in China. Manufacturer: Michaels Stores, Inc. of Irving, Texas </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> Media Contact: Kristen Kauffman SPM Communications 817-329-3257 [email protected]
For further information: For further information: Kristen Kauffman of SPM Communications, +1-817-329-3257, [email protected], for Michaels Stores, Inc. Web Site: http://www.michaels.com
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