Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-01). Hazards: fire, burn. About 233,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`06101`
Published	2006-03-01
Last updated	2024-05-15
Product category	Candles & Candle Holders
Products	Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles
Firm named in the title	Big Lots Stores Inc.
Firms	Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	233,000
Hazard classes	fire, burn
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.

Description

The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.

Hazard

The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.

Incidents and injuries

Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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