CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Hallmark Creations Announce Recall of Tea Light Lamps
Published: July 2, 2001Recall ID: 01180Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The lamp has a clear plastic lampshade that covers a base for holding candles. A dark brown curved S-shaped support wire that is decorated with leaves supports the lampshade. The recalled lamp is about 12 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. The labels on the bottom of the base read "Creations" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."
Affected Products
Hallmark Creations tea light lamps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Hallmark-Creations-Announce-Recall-of-Tea-Light-Lamps |
| Title | CPSC, Hallmark Creations Announce Recall of Tea Light Lamps |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/hallmark-tea-light-lamp.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hallmark Creations tea light lamp |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Hallmark has received three reports of the lampshade melting. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Hallmark Creations tea light lamps |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 |
| Recall I D | 869 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to a Hallmark Creations store for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Hallmark Specialty Retail Marketing Group Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., operating under the name Hallmark Creations |
| Retailers › Name | Hallmark Creations stores nationwide sold these lamps, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $12. |
| Recall Date | 2001-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The lamp has a clear plastic lampshade that covers a base for holding candles. A dark brown curved S-shaped support wire that is decorated with leaves supports the lampshade. The recalled lamp is about 12 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. The labels on the bottom of the base read "Creations" and "MADE IN TAIWAN." |
| Recall Number | 01180 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Hallmark toll-free at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |