CPSCMay 18, 2011

Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer

Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores

Why was Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer recalled?

The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.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
Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets
Company
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Quantity
About 7,600
Sold at
Meijer Stores in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana from October 2010 through March 2011 for about $8.
Recall date
May 18, 2011
Incidents / injuries
Meijer has received one report of the resin cup catching fire and melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love. Model numbers are 50181MKB, 50182MKB, 50183MKB, 50184MKB and 50185MKB printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. The wax tea light candles measure approximately 2 inches in diameter. The Katie Brown logo is printed on the clear packaging cover of the tea lights. Printed on a label on the bottom of each 12-piece pack of tea light candles is "Distributed by Wholesale Merchandisers, Inc. 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Made in India. www.katiebrown.meijer.com"

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