CPSC, Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Announce Recall of Tealight Candle Holder

During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.

Recall #: 05089
Affected scope: About 5,000

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

Carlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled The candle holder is a Christmas decoration designed to hold a tealight candle. The candl….

CPSC, Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Announce Recall of Tealight Candle Holder was recalled by Carlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio in January 21, 2005. Reason: During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purc…. Verify recall #05089 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Carlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire..

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agency class: January 21, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05089 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 candle holder is a Christmas decoration designed to hold a tealight candle. The candle holder includes three figures (penguin, moose, snowman) dressed in red and green sweaters, scarves and hats, roasting marshmallows on a stick over a small fire. Model numbers 4-01-427, 231279-4 and UPC code 90000 08741 are printed on the bottom of the candle holder.

Reason for recall

During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased or other stores where Carlton Cards are sold for a full 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	05089
Date reported	January 21, 2005
Date initiated	January 21, 2005
Recalling firm	Carlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
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 immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased or other stores where Carlton Card…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased or other stores where Carlton Cards are sold for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 21, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05089.

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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