Christmas Tree Shops Tea Light Candles recall: Fire Hazard
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Christmas Tree Shops Tea Light Candles recalled?
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund. Contact: For more information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 13826864, 13838218, 14326998, 14327056, 14327100, 14508462
- Product
- Embers Tea Light Candles
- Company
- Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 146,000
- Sold at
- Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5.
- Recall date
- February 12, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models: Model Name UPC Embers Multi-colored Spring Tea Lights (50-count package) 13826864 Embers Red/Green/White Tea Lights (50-count package) 14508462 Embers White Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 13838218 Embers Celebrate White Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327056 Embers Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 14326998 Embers Vanilla Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327100 The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the product's packaging.