CPSC recall · Reported February 12, 2008
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass. recalled The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The i….
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass. in February 12, 2008. Reason: The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Chris…. Verify recall #08191 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to c….
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- February 12, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08191 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 tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models: Model Name UPC Embers Multi-colored Spring Tea Lights (50-count package) 13826864 Embers Red/Green/White Tea Lights (50-count package) 14508462 Embers White Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 13838218 Embers Celebrate White Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327056 Embers Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 14326998 Embers Vanilla Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327100 The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the product's packaging.
Reason for recall
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08191 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 146,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refu…
- Check the recall number (08191) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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