Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-01-11). Hazards: fire, burn. About 5,480 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12084 |
| Published | 2012-01-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Candles or Candlesticks |
| Products | Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Demdaco |
| Firms | Tien Chi Art Co Ltd. of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China (manufacturer); DD Traders Inc. d/b/a Demdaco, of Leawood, Kan. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,480 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14. |
Description
The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall: Butterfly, 17708; Smile, 17709; Sun, 17710; Roots of Love, 17711; Sunflower, 17712; Hummingbird, 17713; Bunny, 17714; Friendship, 17715.
Hazard
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of one fire that resulted in minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
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