CPSCMarch 1, 2006

Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire

Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard

Why was Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire recalled?

The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots at (866) 244-5687 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Big Lots Web sit at www.biglots.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
Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles
Company
Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Quantity
About 233,000 sets
Sold at
Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.
Recall date
March 1, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.

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