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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 12, 2008Serious
Christmas Tree Shops Tea Light Candles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com
The product
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 The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the product's packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 146,000
- Recall date
- February 12, 2008
- Made or distributed by
- Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.
Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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