CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart
CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart
Why was CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart recalled?
Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund. Contact: For more information, call Candle-lite at (800) 718-7151 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the firm at their website at www.candle-lite.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ceramic potpourri simmering pots
- Company
- Candle-lite, of Cincinnati, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 80,000
- Sold at
- Kmart sold the pots nationwide, from September 2001 through March 2002, for about $5.
- Recall date
- June 25, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Candle-lite has received nine reports of tea lights overheating. One consumer received minor burns while attempting to extinguish a tea light.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units measuring about 6 inches high. The base is the tea light candleholder. The potpourri pot is placed on the base to heat the potpourri and water mixture inside. The lid to the pot has six holes to allow the heated mixture's aroma to escape. A label on the bottom of the base reads, "MADE IN CHINA."