CPSC2008-02-12
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.
Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
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.
Affected count
About 146,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China, Hong Kong
Products
Embers Tea Light Candles
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Christmas-Tree-Shops-Recalls-Tea-Light-Candles-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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