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Victorian Trading Company Recalls Tealight Holders Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

U.S. CPSCFireDec 22, 2015
John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holder
John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holder

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Hazard

The diameter of the hole in the top hat is too small, which can allow heat to build up and create cracks in the surface, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tealight holder and contact the firm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received three reports of cracks in the holder. No reports of fire.

Product description

The recall affects John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holders. The tealight holder is a snowball-shaped character with a wire monocle on his right eye, a cigar in his mouth and a black top hat with a yellow band above the brim on his head. Tealight holder measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 6." There is a hole in the back of the item to hold the tealight. Clear stickers with Victorian Trading Company logo are on the bottom of the tealight holders.

Sold on

Victorian Trading Company and Victorian Trading Company Wholesale and online at www.victoriantradingco.com from September 2014 to October 2015 for about $20.

Contact the company

Victorian Trading Company toll-free at 866-851-6633 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online at www.victoriantradingco.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

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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