Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08191 · Feb 12, 2008 · Christmas Tree Shops
146,000
units affected
146,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08191
- Date
- Feb 12, 2008
- Company
- Christmas Tree Shops
- Units affected
- 146,000
- Product
- Embers Tea Light Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled embers tea light candles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and 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.