CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-12-11). Hazards: fire. About 211,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03052 |
| Published | 2002-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-07 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Tea Lights |
| Firm named in the title | Home Interiors and Gifts |
| Firms | Home Interiors and Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 211,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Home Interiors' direct sales associates exclusively sold the recalled tea lights, from September 2002 through November 2002, for about $5 per box. |
Description
The recalled tea lights are packaged 12 candles per box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each tea light candle has a clear plastic base and is either red or ivory in color.
Hazard
Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tea lights immediately and return any unused tea lights by mail to Home Interiors at 2901 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a retail gift certificate from Home Interiors, for the full purchase cost and shipping cost of the tea lights.
Incidents and injuries
Home Interiors and Gifts has received 22 reports of the tea lights flaring up and melting their plastic holders. These incidents have resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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