Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
Recall 06101 · Mar 1, 2006 · Big Lots Stores Inc.
233,000
units affected
233,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06101
- Date
- Mar 1, 2006
- Company
- Big Lots Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 233,000
- Product
- Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled harvest brand tea light candles?
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.