Moderate Recalled October 31, 2002 About 8,000 units Updated May 2, 2025

CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

Fire

The hazard

Flames from the tea-light candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Incidents reported: Kohl's has received two reports of the candleholder igniting, causing smoke and soot damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Kohl's toll-free at (800) 694-2647 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.kohls.com

About this recall

The recalled Halloween ghost candleholders are about 10 inches tall and are made of acrylic. The ghosts are white and hold a small orange pumpkin, in which the tea-light candle sits. Two orange pumpkins are painted along the hem of the ghost. The candleholders were made in China.

Product photos

Recalled Candleholder
Recalled Candleholder

Photos: U.S. CPSC