Votive Candle Holders Sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Mercuries Asia
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-09-25). Hazards: fire, burn, fall, tip over. About 7,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13291 |
| Published | 2013-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-27 |
| Product category | Candle Holders |
| Products | BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders |
| Firms | Mercuries Asia Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan (manufacturer); Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® of Lebanon, Tenn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,900 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, fall, tip over |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from May 2013 through June 2013 for about $6 |
Description
This recall involves candle holders designed to resemble a large ant. The black metal candle holders are 6 ½ inches tall and were sold as either a male or female. The male ant has a polka dot bow tie and the female has a white pearl necklace. Both ants hold up a clear glass votive cup. The words "Backyard BBQ" and "Glass Votive Holder" are printed on the front of the packaging. SKU number 426154 can be found on the underside of the packaging.
Hazard
The decorative ant's arms, used to hold up the votive cup, can break. If this happens, a lit candle can tip over or fall out, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candle holders and return them to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store location or mail to Mercuries Asia USA, Ltd., 1501 Gary Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 for a full refund, including shipping.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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