CPSC2012-01-05
Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.
Hazard
The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Remedy
Stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Sold at
Food service distributors and other restaurant supply stores nationwide from April 2011 through October 2011 for between $36 to $50 per case. The recalled tea lights were not sold to retail consumers.
Affected count
About 10,000 cases
Injuries reported
Sterno has received several reports of the flame from the tea lights catching the wax on fire. No reports of injuries have been received
Manufactured in
Thailand
Remedy type
Refund
Products
5 Hour Tea Lights
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Sterno toll-free at (877) 478-3766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sterno.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Sterno-Recalls-Tea-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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