Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Released: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 146,000 "Embers" Tea Light Candles. The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
"Embers" Tea Light Candles
Description
The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models:
| Model Name | UPC |
|---|
| Embers Multi-colored Spring Tea Lights (50-count package) | 13826864 |
| Embers Red/Green/White Tea Lights (50-count package) | 14508462 |
| Embers White Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) | 13838218 |
| Embers Celebrate White Tea Lights (8-count package) | 14327056 |
| Embers Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) | 14326998 |
| Embers Vanilla Tea Lights (8-count package) | 14327100 |
Hazards
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents
The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
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