CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets
USCPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets
Recalling Firm: Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VA
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled candles were sold in packages containing eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The 1-inch-tall candles were available in either gold or silver. A label affixed to the top of the package containing the recalled candles reads "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)." The label affixed to the bottom of the package reads, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA."
Affected Products
Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Candle-Sets- |
| Title | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Luminessence-candles.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder |
| Hazards › Name | Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Dollar Tree received six reports of candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries and three involved minor property damage. |
| Products › Name | Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 68,400 |
| Recall I D | 2571 |
| Remedies › Name | Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled candles were sold in packages containing eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The 1-inch-tall candles were available in either gold or silver. A label affixed to the top of the package containing the recalled candles reads "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)." The label affixed to the bottom of the package reads, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA." |
| Recall Number | 04081 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VA |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company website at www.dollartree.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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