Sally Foster Inc. Recalls Tea Lights Candles for Fire Hazard
Recall 07090 · Jan 25, 2007 · Sally Foster Inc.
46,800
units affected
46,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07090
- Date
- Jan 25, 2007
- Company
- Sally Foster Inc.
- Units affected
- 46,800
- Product
- Tea Lights Sold with Votive Candle Holders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the three-piece Glass Candle Holders with Tea Lights Set, item number S106 in the Sally Foster catalog and Web site. The product's packaging was marked "Votive Holders with Tealights-Set of 3" and "Item Number 2006 157." Only the white tea light candles with clear plastic shells are affected. Products delivered after December 8, 2006 included tea lights with metal shells and are not included in this recall. The glass candle holders sold with these tea lights are not subject to the recall and consumers may continue to use them.
What can happen
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candles and contact Sally Foster for a set of six free replacement tea light candles with metal shells. Consumers who purchased the item online will be directly notified by Sally Foster and will receive the free set of six replacement tea light candles.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sally Foster has received two reports of the plastic shells of these tea light candles igniting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sally Foster's Web site from July 2006 through December 2006 and in Sally Foster catalogs from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tea lights sold with votive candle holders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candles and contact Sally Foster for a set of six free replacement tea light candles with metal shells. Consumers who purchased the item online will be directly notified by Sally Foster and will receive the free set of six replacement tea light candles.
What is the hazard?
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
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