Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-12). Hazards: fire, burn. About 146,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08191 |
| Published | 2008-02-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Embers Tea Light Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Christmas Tree Shops |
| Firms | Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 146,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00000013826864, 00000013838218, 00000014326998, 00000014327056, 00000014327100, 00000014508462, 00138268000064, 00143269000098, 00143270000056, 00145084000062 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5. |
Description
The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models: Model Name UPC Embers Multi-colored Spring Tea Lights (50-count package) 13826864 Embers Red/Green/White Tea Lights (50-count package) 14508462 Embers White Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 13838218 Embers Celebrate White Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327056 Embers Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 14326998 Embers Vanilla Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327100 The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the product's packaging.
Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.
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