CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-046

Date: December 03, 2003

Product Name: Snow Play Candleholder

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas is voluntarily recalling 14,338 Snow Play Candleholders. Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.Name of product: Snow Play CandleholderUnits: 14,338Manufacturer/Importer: Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, TexasHazard: Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.Incidents/Injuries: Two reports of the rope on the candleholder catching fire. No property damage and no injuries.Description: The recalled candleholder is about 6 inches high and is packaged in a box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each candleholder has three snowmen linked by a small rope, "sledding" down a hill around the votive candleholder. The snowmen are painted red, blue, and green.Sold at: Home Interiors' direct sales associates exclusively sold the recalled candleholders from July 2003 through October 2003 for $14.99.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Stop using the candleholder immediately and return the candleholder to Home Interiors & Gifts, 2901 Trade Center, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007, Attn: Snow Play Recall. Consumers should clearly mark the outside of the box with their name, return address, and total number of candleholders being returned, to receive a $20 gift certificate from Home Interiors for the full purchase price and shipping expense.Consumer Contact: Consumers may call Home Interiors on (972) 695-1000 between 9 am and 5 pm (CT) Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website: www.homeinteriors.com.

Hazard Description:

Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 14,338

Incidents:

Two reports of the rope on the candleholder catching fire. No property damage and no injuries.

Sold At:

Home Interiors' direct sales associates exclusively sold the recalled candleholders from July 2003 through October 2003 for $14.99.

Manufactured In:

China