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Demdaco Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire 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 immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.
Who to contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Demdaco toll-free at (888) 336-3226 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.demdaco.com
The product
The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall: Butterfly, 17708; Smile, 17709; Sun, 17710; Roots of Love, 17711; Sunflower, 17712; Hummingbird, 17713; Bunny, 17714; Friendship, 17715.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,480
- Recall date
- January 11, 2012
- Brand
- Tien Chi Art Co Ltd. of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China, DD Traders Inc. d/b/a Demdaco, of Leawood, Kan.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm is aware of one fire that resulted in minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14.
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: “Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection 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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