CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights

Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 03052
Affected scope: About 211,000 sets

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CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 11, 2002. Reason: Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tea lights immediately and return any unused tea lights b…. Verify recall #03052 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a ….

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agency class: December 11, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03052 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled tea lights are packaged 12 candles per box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each tea light candle has a clear plastic base and is either red or ivory in color.

Reason for recall

Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the tea lights immediately and return any unused tea lights by mail to Home Interiors at 2901 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a retail gift certificate from Home Interiors, for the full purchase cost and shipping cost of the tea lights.

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	03052
Date reported	December 11, 2002
Date initiated	December 11, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 211,000 sets
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 stop using the tea lights immediately and return any unused tea lights by mail to Home Interiors at 2901 Trade C…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled tea lights are packaged 12 candles per box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each tea light candle has a clear plastic base and is either red or ivory in color.. Units affected: About 211,000 sets.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 11, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03052.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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