Safety regulator, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets
Recall 04081 · Feb 10, 2004 · Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
68,400
units affected
68,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04081
- Date
- Feb 10, 2004
- Company
- Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
- Units affected
- 68,400
- Product
- Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled candles were sold in packages containing eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The 1-inch-tall candles were available in either gold or silver. A label affixed to the top of the package containing the recalled candles reads "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)." The label affixed to the bottom of the package reads, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA."
What can happen
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
The fix
Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dollar Tree received six reports of candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries and three involved minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled luminessence™ t-lite candles with glass holder?
Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set.
What is the hazard?
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
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.