CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Snowman Holiday Porcelain Lanterns
Fire
The hazard
These snowman lanterns can crack or catch fire, due to excessive heat from the tealight candles, which poses a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents reported: LTD Commodities has received 18 reports of the snowman lanterns cracking or catching on fire, including one consumer who suffered a burn to her finger.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these lanterns immediately and contact LTD Commodities for information about returning the product, for a full refund.
Contact: Consumers may contact LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The recalled Holiday Porcelain Votive Lanterns are shaped like a snowman and have a white body; brown, tree-limb-like arms; an orange nose; and a black hat. A votive tealight candle illuminates the snowman from inside, which can be seen through holes in the body, the face, and hat. The lanterns have a product code number of HVO-MAN 102723-01, and have a label on the bottom of the snowman that reads in part, "WARNING: This item becomes extremely hot during use" and "MADE IN CHINA."
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC