Safety regulator, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart
Recall 02185 · Jun 25, 2002 · Candle-lite
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02185
- Date
- Jun 25, 2002
- Company
- Candle-lite
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Ceramic potpourri simmering pots
- Product type
- Potpourri Items
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units measuring about 6 inches high. The base is the tea light candleholder. The potpourri pot is placed on the base to heat the potpourri and water mixture inside. The lid to the pot has six holes to allow the heated mixture's aroma to escape. A label on the bottom of the base reads, "MADE IN CHINA."
What can happen
Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Candle-lite has received nine reports of tea lights overheating. One consumer received minor burns while attempting to extinguish a tea light.
- Sold at
- Kmart sold the pots nationwide, from September 2001 through March 2002, for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ceramic potpourri simmering pots?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.
What is the hazard?
Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns 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.