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Product recall · CPSCApril 20, 2011Serious
Pacific Trade International Candles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The candles have a clear, plastic cup 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 immediately stop using the candles and return them to the store where purchased for a store merchandise card equal to the purchase price.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact the Pacific Trade International at (800) 331-8339 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website athttp://www.chesapeakebaycandle.com
The product
The recall involves tea lights sold under the brand names Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light. The candles are various colors. They were sold in sets or with tea light containers. Tea lights from the below sets are involved with this recall. Only tea lights that do not have any lettering imprinted on the bottom of the tea light cup are included in this recall. Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Fred Meyer Chesapeake Bay Candle 36-piece plastic tea light set August 2009 - February 2011 About $12 754870634000, 754870687846 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Super Value Modern Light Halloween votive holder with tea light, various scents August 2010 - November 2010 About $1 754870668128, 754870668135, 754870668142 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Target Chesapeake Bay Candle Home Scents 12-count tea light candles, various scents July 2009 - February 2011 About $4 754870479250, 754870479328, 754870479397, 754870479441, 754870479496, 754870479540, 754870479649, 754870481147, 754870490583, 754870528262, 754870528347, 754870528361, 754870657689, 754870657726, 754870657764, 754870606458, 754870684333, 754870703386, 754870703423, 754870606359, 754870633416, 754870659072, 754870659119, 754870659157, 754870684296 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Target Chesapeake Bay Candle Sweet Delights 12-count tea light candles, various scents January 2010 - February 2011 About $5 754870658693, 754870658709 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Target Chesapeake Bay Candle Sentiments 12-count tea light candles, various scents February 2010 - June 2010 About $5 754870658334, 754870658341 RetailersBrandDescriptionDates SoldPriceUPC TJX/Marshall's/Homegoods Chesapeake Bay Candle Boo Flicker July 2010 - November 2010 About $5 754870700026 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Wegmans Modern Light Four-piece Treetop Tealights, various scents November 2010 - December 2010 About $6 754870686580
Details
- Units affected
- About 615,195 sets (about 7.48 million candles)
- Recall date
- April 20, 2011
- Brand
- Pacific Trade International Inc. of Rockville, Md.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Pacific Trade has received one report of the plastic cup melting while in use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Fred Meyer, Home Goods, Marshalls, Super Value, Target, TJ Maxx and Wegmans stores nationwide between July 2009 and February 2011 for between $1 and $12.
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: “Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn 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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