Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
Recall 11223 · May 18, 2011 · Meijer Inc.
7,600
units affected
7,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11223
- Date
- May 18, 2011
- Company
- Meijer Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,600
- Product
- Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets
- Product type
- Candles or Candlesticks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love. Model numbers are 50181MKB, 50182MKB, 50183MKB, 50184MKB and 50185MKB printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. The wax tea light candles measure approximately 2 inches in diameter. The Katie Brown logo is printed on the clear packaging cover of the tea lights. Printed on a label on the bottom of each 12-piece pack of tea light candles is "Distributed by Wholesale Merchandisers, Inc. 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Made in India. www.katiebrown.meijer.com"
What can happen
The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer has received one report of the resin cup catching fire and melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer Stores in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana from October 2010 through March 2011 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled katie brown 12-piece tea light candle sets?
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and 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.