CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart

Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.

Recall #: 02185
Affected scope: About 80,000

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The CPSC recalled The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units mea….

CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering P… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 25, 2002. Reason: Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, po…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on …. Verify recall #02185 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, po….

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agency class: June 25, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02185 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units measuring about 6 inches high. The base is the tea light candleholder. The potpourri pot is placed on the base to heat the potpourri and water mixture inside. The lid to the pot has six holes to allow the heated mixture's aroma to escape. A label on the bottom of the base reads, "MADE IN CHINA."

Reason for recall

Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02185
Date reported	June 25, 2002
Date initiated	June 25, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 80,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.

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Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 25, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02185.

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