CPSCMarch 1, 2011

Tommy Bahama Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets recall: Burn Hazards

Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards

Why was Tommy Bahama Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets recalled?

The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for a refund. Consumers can also return the mini-candle set to their nearest Tommy Bahama retail store. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 986-8282 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.tommybahama.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
Mini-Candle Travel Sets
Company
Tommy Bahama Group Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Quantity
About 1,800
Sold at
Tommy Bahama retail stores nationwide and online at www.tommybahama.com from November 2010 through January 2011 for about $40.
Recall date
March 1, 2011
Incidents / injuries
Tommy Bahama has received two reports of candles flames extending to the wax area. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Tommy Bahama six tin mini-candle travel sets. The mini-tin candles have the following scents: pineapple paradise, pineapple cilantro, maui mango, coconut mango, hibiscus blossom and caribbean breeze. The six tin candles are packaged in a beige carton with a matching sleeve that reads "Tommy Bahama", "mini candle travel set" and "Set of 6 mini tins". Various color labels are affixed to the top of the bronze-colored tins listing the individual candle scents.

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