Lenox Recalls Covered Warmer Dishes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 08145 · Dec 21, 2007 · Lenox
43,000
units affected
43,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08145
- Date
- Dec 21, 2007
- Company
- Lenox
- Units affected
- 43,000
- Product
- Covered Warmer Dishes with Rack
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves covered ceramic warmer dishes with a rack and tea light candle. A label with "Lenox" and the SKU number is on the bottom of the warming dish. The following warmer dishes are included in this recall: Pattern Name SKU Number Holiday 782673 Winter Greetings 782697 Holiday Gatherings 782670 Orchard & Bloom 783368 Butler's Pantry 783357 Butterfly Meadow 783362
What can happen
Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled warming dish with rack and tea light and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received eight reports of flames extending up the sides of the dish and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lenox and department stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled covered warmer dishes with rack?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled warming dish with rack and tea light and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards 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.