CPSCGeneral Alert
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
Published: March 1, 2006Recall ID: 06101Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.
Affected Products
Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Big-Lots-Stores-Inc-Recall-Tea-Light-Candles-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ca6c30230bbd4d7197d61be0d04f817f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tea Light Candles |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 233,000 sets |
| Recall I D | 3218 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder. |
| Recall Number | 06101 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Big Lots at (866) 244-5687 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Big Lots Web sit at www.biglots.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |