CPSC, Harry and David Announce Recall of Outdoor Lanterns

The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lantern to detach from the hanger, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02521
Affected scope: About 280

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Harry and David, of Medford, Ore. recalled The recalled candle lanterns are approximately 5", 7", and 9" square. They are made of ru….

CPSC, Harry and David Announce Recall of Outdoor Lanterns was recalled by Harry and David, of Medford, Ore. in February 8, 2002. Reason: The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lan…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David to recei…. Verify recall #02521 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Harry and David, of Medford, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lan….

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agency class: February 8, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02521 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.

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Product description

The recalled candle lanterns are approximately 5", 7", and 9" square. They are made of rustproof galvanized steel, lined with glass panels and a hanger at the top. Each lantern has a holder for placing a candle inside the lantern.

Reason for recall

The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lantern to detach from the hanger, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David to receive a full refund. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

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	02521
Date reported	February 8, 2002
Date initiated	February 8, 2002
Recalling firm	Harry and David, of Medford, Ore.
Affected scope	About 280
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

Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David to receive a full refund. Purchasers were sent d…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lantern to detach from the hanger, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the lanterns immediately and contact Harry and David to receive a full refund. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 8, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02521.

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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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