CPSCFebruary 10, 2004

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets

Why was CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle recalled?

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set. Contact: For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company website at www.dollartree.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
Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder
Company
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VA
Quantity
68,400
Sold at
Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1.
Recall date
February 10, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Dollar Tree received six reports of candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries and three involved minor property damage.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled candles were sold in packages containing eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The 1-inch-tall candles were available in either gold or silver. A label affixed to the top of the package containing the recalled candles reads "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)." The label affixed to the bottom of the package reads, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA."

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