Holiday Candle Holder (Godinger) – Design Problem (1995)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
CPSC And Godinger Recall Holiday Candle Holder
Brand
Godinger
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Godinger is recalling CPSC And Godinger Recall Holiday Candle Holder. The hazard is: Fire & Fire-Related Burn. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: remedy information, UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
December 18, 1996 Release # 96-046 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Godinger Silver Art Co., Ltd. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 "Tree Shaped 7 Light Votive Holder" candle holders. The candle holder contains small glass pots that may overheat and shatter.Godinger's received one report of the glass pots shattering, injuring a consumer's hand.The tree-shaped, wire candle holders, measuring 12.75 inches high and 13.75 inches wide at the base, were sold in two styles: silver-plated (item #1753) and brass- plated (item #1753B). The candle holders are packaged with four green and three red small glass pots in which votive candles can be placed. Major retail department and gift stores sold candle holders nationwide from September 1995 through December 1995 for $25 each.Consumers should stop using the candle holders immediately and return them to the store purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Godinger collect at (718) 387-2812
Reported concern (CPSC)
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026