CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Skylighter Inc. Announce Recall of Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 05-554
Date: March 13, 2005
Product Name: Musical Flower Birthday Candleholder
Recall Description:

The candleholder is shaped like a lotus flower. It is plastic and consists of eight small candles that are ignited by a center flame. The small candles open up to resemble a flower blooming. There is a battery inside the center candle that allows it to play the music to "Happy Birthday".

Hazard Description:

The center of the candle has an unexpected high flame, and the plastic petals could ignite resulting in melting and dripping plastic. The ignited plastic could also spread to nearby combustibles and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The battery contained in the middle of candle could eventually explode.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 120 candleholders
Incidents:

There have been no reported incidents or injuries.

Sold At:

Skylighter sold the candles on their Web site only in sets of two for about $6.

Manufactured In: