Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12084 · Jan 11, 2012 · Demdaco
5,480
units affected
5,480
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12084
- Date
- Jan 11, 2012
- Company
- Demdaco
- Units affected
- 5,480
- Product
- Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets
- Product type
- Candles or Candlesticks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of one fire that resulted in minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tea lights in carruth candleholder collection sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.
What is the hazard?
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire 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.