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CPSC recall · Reported January 12, 2007

Pumpkin Candle Holders Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard.

Recall #
07519
Affected scope
About 25,500
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Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. recalled The product is the "Heartfelt 3 Glass Pumpkins with Tealights and Garland by Valerie." It… - a moderate-severity action.

Pumpkin Candle Holders Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. in January 12, 2007. Reason: The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sh…. Remedy: QVC has already notified each customer by telephone and mail to stop using the candle hol…. Verify recall #07519 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sh….

Moderate
severity level
January 12, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07519 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #07519) was formally reported on January 12, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 25,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: QVC has already notified each customer by telephone and mail to stop using the candle holders until they received replacement tea lights. QVC will replace the tea light candles that accompanied the c… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 25,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The product is the "Heartfelt 3 Glass Pumpkins with Tealights and Garland by Valerie." It consists of three separate glass candle holders of three graduated sizes which are shaped like pumpkins. Each set includes six tea light candles, as well as a glass bead decorative garland. The pumpkin candle holders were sold in either clear glass or an amber color.

Reason for recall

The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

QVC has already notified each customer by telephone and mail to stop using the candle holders until they received replacement tea lights. QVC will replace the tea light candles that accompanied the candle holders with battery-powered tea light candles at no charge, or will refund the purchase price of the product, including shipping and handling, upon the customer's certification that they have safely discarded the glass candle holders.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 07519
Date reported January 12, 2007
Date initiated January 12, 2007
Recalling firm Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Affected scope About 25,500
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

QVC has already notified each customer by telephone and mail to stop using the candle holders until they received replacement tea…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The product is the "Heartfelt 3 Glass Pumpkins with Tealights and Garland by Valerie." It consists of three separate glass candle holders of three graduated sizes which are shaped like pumpkins. Each set includes six tea light candles, as well as a glass bead decorative garland. The pumpkin candle holders were sold in either clear glass or an amber color.. Recalled by Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa.. Units affected: About 25,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do?
QVC has already notified each customer by telephone and mail to stop using the candle holders until they received replacement tea lights. QVC will replace the tea light candles that accompanied the candle holders with battery-powered tea light candles at no charge, or will refund the purchase price of the product, including shipping and handling, upon the customer's certification that they have safely discarded the glass candle holders.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 12, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07519.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07519) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 12, 2007. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.