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CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
50,500
Recall Date
December 20, 2001
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From August 2001 Through December 2001, For Between $3 And $4. recall product photo 1Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From August 2001 Through December 2001, For Between $3 And $4. recall product photo 2

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2073.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2073.

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From August 2001 Through December 2001, For Between $3 And $4. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2073.

For more information, consumers should contact Walgreens at (847) 914-2742 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walgreens.com

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Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From August 2001 Through December 2001, For Between $3 And $4. Recall FAQ

Walgreens Stores Nationwide Sold The Candles, From August 2001 Through December 2001, For Between $3 And $4. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles. The notice was published on December 20, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 50,500 units are potentially affected.