CPSC, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
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The hazard
The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents reported: Alco Industries has received two reports of candles flaring up, including two consumers who suffered burn injuries.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the tea candles immediately and return the water fountain set to the store where purchased, for a full refund or a replacement of the tea candles.
Contact: For more information, consumers should call Alco Industries at (800) 862-9816 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.alcoindustries.com
About this recall
The recalled water fountains have a black base and two tiers of rocks, over which water flows. The decorative rocks come in various shapes and colors. Two candles are perched above the fountain, set in black candle holders, and lit behind a painted glass cover. A sticker on the bottom of the fountain reads "Made in China." The "Submersible Pump" attached to the bottom of the fountain reads, in part, "Jebo" and "Made in China"
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC