CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders

The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 04024
Affected scope: About 5,000

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

The CPSC recalled The "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have ….

CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 30, 2003. Reason: The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens …. Verify recall #04024 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: October 30, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04024 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, 6 from CPSC - 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 "Colors of Autumn Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders" are about 7 inches high and have amber-colored plastic beads covering a copper-colored metal frame. A black and copper-colored stem acts as a handle on the top of the product. The product was sold with a hang tag that contained the item number: 642146.

Reason for recall

The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

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	04024
Date reported	October 30, 2003
Date initiated	October 30, 2003
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 5,000
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 tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the tealight candleholders immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 30, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04024.

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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