CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Source: CPSC Recall #03061
Recall Date
2002-12-24
Manufacturer
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Units Affected
About 60,000
Products Involved
Christmas Candles
Hazard
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Reported Injuries
Atico has received one report involving melting of the plastic holder; however, no injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Eckerds, Kerr Drugs, Snyders Drugstore, and Farmacias El Amal stores nationwide sold the candles, from September 2002 through December 2002, for between $2.50 and $4.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled candles have a clear plastic holder and were available in red, white and green. Some of the candles have the words, "Merry Christmas," "Christmas Morning," "Candy Cane," or "A Christmas Avenue" on the packaging.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28