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Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: January 11, 2012 Initiated: January 11, 2012 #12084

Product Description

The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall: Butterfly, 17708; Smile, 17709; Sun, 17710; Roots of Love, 17711; Sunflower, 17712; Hummingbird, 17713; Bunny, 17714; Friendship, 17715.

Reason for Recall

The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall: Butterfly, 17708; Smile, 17709; Sun, 17710; Roots of Love, 17711; Sunflower, 17712; Hummingbird, 17713; Bunny, 17714; Friendship, 17715.. Recalled by Tien Chi Art Co Ltd. of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. Units affected: About 5,480.
Why was this product recalled?
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 11, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12084.