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Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsFeb 12, 2008
Recalled Tea Light Candle
Recalled Tea Light Candle

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Hazard

The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.

Product description

The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models: Model Name UPC Embers Multi-colored Spring Tea Lights (50-count package) 13826864 Embers Red/Green/White Tea Lights (50-count package) 14508462 Embers White Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 13838218 Embers Celebrate White Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327056 Embers Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 14326998 Embers Vanilla Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327100 The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the product's packaging.

Sold on

Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.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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