Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-29). Hazards: fire, burn. About 30,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09027 |
| Published | 2008-10-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Ghost Tealight Holders |
| Firm named in the title | Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel |
| Firms | Trade Associates Group Ltd., of Chicago, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 30,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Crate & Barrel's October catalog and stores nationwide from August 2008 to October 2008 for about $10 for a set of 3, and other houseware retail stores nationwide from August 2008 to October 2008 for between $3 and $5 for individually packaged units. |
Description
The recalled product is a metal tealight candle holder in the shape of ghost. The product is white with a black base. They were sold by Crate & Barrel as a set of 3 (SKU #370-846 and/or Catalog Item #X2006) and by other retailers as individual units (SKU #770123). The SKU can be located on the product's packaging.
Hazard
The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Ghost Tealight Holders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
There have been five reports of the tealight holders igniting and one report of the holder becoming excessively hot. Two consumers suffered burns to the hand. Minor property damage to furniture has also been reported.
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