CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-123

Date: May 07, 2003

Product Name: Fabric Lanterns

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. is voluntarily recalling about 64,000 fabric lanterns. The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.Name of product: Fabric LanternsUnits: 64,000Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Hazard: The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The cylinder-shaped lanterns are 7-1/2 inches high and 6 inches wide. Beige fabric with red and green floral designs covers the lanterns.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns from December 2002 through March 2003 for about $7Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the lanterns to any Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at https://www.walmart.com/.Media Contact: Karen Burke at (479) 273-4314

Hazard Description:

The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 64,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the lanterns from December 2002 through March 2003 for about $7.

Manufactured In:

China