Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards

The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers.

Recall #: 11147
Affected scope: About 1,800

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Tommy Bahama Group Inc., of Seattle, Wash. recalled This recall involves Tommy Bahama six tin mini-candle travel sets. The mini-tin candles h….

Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards was recalled by Tommy Bahama Group Inc., of Seattle, Wash. in March 1, 2011. Reason: The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of b…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for…. Verify recall #11147 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Tommy Bahama Group Inc., of Seattle, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of b….

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agency class: March 1, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11147 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

This recall involves Tommy Bahama six tin mini-candle travel sets. The mini-tin candles have the following scents: pineapple paradise, pineapple cilantro, maui mango, coconut mango, hibiscus blossom and caribbean breeze. The six tin candles are packaged in a beige carton with a matching sleeve that reads "Tommy Bahama", "mini candle travel set" and "Set of 6 mini tins". Various color labels are affixed to the top of the bronze-colored tins listing the individual candle scents.

Reason for recall

The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for a refund. Consumers can also return the mini-candle set to their nearest Tommy Bahama retail store.

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	11147
Date reported	March 1, 2011
Date initiated	March 1, 2011
Recalling firm	Tommy Bahama Group Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Affected scope	About 1,800
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 recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for a refund. Consumers can also return the…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for a refund. Consumers can also return the mini-candle set to their nearest Tommy Bahama retail store.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 1, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11147.

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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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