CPSC2008-10-29
Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Trade Associates Group Ltd., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Ghost Tealight Holders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Crate & Barrel's October catalog and stores nationwide from August 2008 to October 2008 for about $10 for a set of 3, and other houseware retail stores nationwide from August 2008 to October 2008 for between $3 and $5 for individually packaged units.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
There have been five reports of the tealight holders igniting and one report of the holder becoming excessively hot. Two consumers suffered burns to the hand. Minor property damage to furniture has also been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Ghost Tealight Holders
Consumer contact
For additional information on purchases made from Crate & Barrel contact the firm at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday. For items purchased elsewhere, contact Trade Associates Group toll-free at (888) 621-8350 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tagltd.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Ghost-Tealight-Holders-Recalled-by-Trade-Associates-Group-and-Crate--Barrel-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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