Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall 11270 · Jul 5, 2011 · Dollar Tree
117,000
units affected
117,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11270
- Date
- Jul 5, 2011
- Company
- Dollar Tree
- Units affected
- 117,000
- Product
- Glass Votive Candle Holders
- Product type
- Candle Holders
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holders with French vanilla scented candles. The votive candle holders are 2 1/2 inches tall. Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder.
What can happen
The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the glass votive candle holder shattering. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2010 through April 2011 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass votive candle holders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration 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.