CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart
USCPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units measuring about 6 inches high. The base is the tea light candleholder. The potpourri pot is placed on the base to heat the potpourri and water mixture inside. The lid to the pot has six holes to allow the heated mixture's aroma to escape. A label on the bottom of the base reads, "MADE IN CHINA."
Affected Products
Ceramic potpourri simmering pots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Candle-lite-Announce-Recall-of-Martha-Stewart-Everyday-Brand-Potpourri-Simmering-Pots-Sold-at-Kmart |
| Title | CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/potpourri-pot.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled ceramic potpourri simmering pot |
| Hazards › Name | Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Candle-lite has received nine reports of tea lights overheating. One consumer received minor burns while attempting to extinguish a tea light. |
| Products › Name | Ceramic potpourri simmering pots |
| Products › Type | Potpourri Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2078 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 |
| Recall I D | 2162 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Candle-lite, of Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart sold the pots nationwide, from September 2001 through March 2002, for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2002-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units measuring about 6 inches high. The base is the tea light candleholder. The potpourri pot is placed on the base to heat the potpourri and water mixture inside. The lid to the pot has six holes to allow the heated mixture's aroma to escape. A label on the bottom of the base reads, "MADE IN CHINA." |
| Recall Number | 02185 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Candle-lite at (800) 718-7151 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the firm at their website at www.candle-lite.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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