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Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 1, 2006
Recalled Tea Light Candles
Recalled Tea Light Candles

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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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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