Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA

The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.

Recall #: 01053b
Affected scope: About 530

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

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Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA was recalled by Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia in December 13, 2000. Reason: The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.. Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do no…. Verify recall #01053b with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia issued this CPSC recall-The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard..

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agency class: December 13, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01053b with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The candle holders are made of a hard plastic in the shape of a squirrel sitting on the edge of a leaf. The squirrel is holding a marshmallow on a metal stick over the glass cup. A tealight candle can be placed in the cup. The candle holder measures 4.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide. A label on the bottom of the candle holder reads, "Distributed by Food Hold USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia."

Reason for recall

The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01053b
Date reported	December 13, 2000
Date initiated	December 13, 2000
Recalling firm	Food Hold USA, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
Affected scope	About 530
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01053b.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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