Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores

The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11223
Affected scope: About 7,600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different c….

Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclus… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 18, 2011. Reason: The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light ca…. Verify recall #11223 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 18, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11223 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 wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love. Model numbers are 50181MKB, 50182MKB, 50183MKB, 50184MKB and 50185MKB printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. The wax tea light candles measure approximately 2 inches in diameter. The Katie Brown logo is printed on the clear packaging cover of the tea lights. Printed on a label on the bottom of each 12-piece pack of tea light candles is "Distributed by Wholesale Merchandisers, Inc. 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Made in India. www.katiebrown.meijer.com"

Reason for recall

The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund.

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	11223
Date reported	May 18, 2011
Date initiated	May 18, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 7,600
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 light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a ful…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11223.

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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