Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards
Recall 11147 · Mar 1, 2011 · Tommy Bahama
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11147
- Date
- Mar 1, 2011
- Company
- Tommy Bahama
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Mini-Candle Travel Sets
- Product type
- Candles or Candlesticks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Tommy Bahama six tin mini-candle travel sets. The mini-tin candles have the following scents: pineapple paradise, pineapple cilantro, maui mango, coconut mango, hibiscus blossom and caribbean breeze. The six tin candles are packaged in a beige carton with a matching sleeve that reads "Tommy Bahama", "mini candle travel set" and "Set of 6 mini tins". Various color labels are affixed to the top of the bronze-colored tins listing the individual candle scents.
What can happen
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for a refund. Consumers can also return the mini-candle set to their nearest Tommy Bahama retail store.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tommy Bahama has received two reports of candles flames extending to the wax area. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Tommy Bahama retail stores nationwide and online at www.tommybahama.com from November 2010 through January 2011 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini-candle travel sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for a refund. Consumers can also return the mini-candle set to their nearest Tommy Bahama retail store.
What is the hazard?
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of 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.