CPSC, Southern Living At HOME Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-04-05). Hazards: fire, burn. About 3,480 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05560 |
| Published | 2005-04-05 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-04 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Fern Warm Comforts Tea Light Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Southern Living At HOME |
| Firms | Candle-lite, of Cincinnati, Ohio for Southern Living At HOME, a direct selling company (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Macau |
| Units (US) | 3,480 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Southern Living At HOME consultants sold these candles at home parties nationwide, from October 26, 2004 through March 1, 2005, for about $7. |
Description
This alert is only for consumers who purchased Item Number 40491 (the item number is located on the side of the packaging below the logo), an eight pack of Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles, after October 26, 2004. The tea light candles are green and come in a plastic holder. Candles purchased prior to October 26, 2004 are not affected by this alert.
Hazard
Some of these tea light candles from one production run can burn with a high flame, due to contamination.
Remedy
Southern Living At HOME will notify consumers who purchased the recalled candles directly and will receive a free replacement candle set.
Incidents and injuries
Southern Living At HOME has received one report of high flame. There are no reported injuries.
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