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CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights

Reported: December 11, 2002 Initiated: December 11, 2002 #03052

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 211,000 sets
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Home-Interiors-and-Gifts-Announce-Recall-of-Tea-Lights-

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? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 11, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03052.

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