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Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Reported: January 5, 2012 Initiated: January 5, 2012 #12710

Product Description

The recall involves Sterno Bulk Pack 5 Hour Tea Lights, item numbers 505TL and 505S. The tea lights are standard sized, white wax tea light candles contained in small aluminum cups with no additional identification markings. The tea lights were sold in cases containing 500 tealight candles. Each case contains 10 boxes with 50 individual tea light candles. This recall only involves tea lights with codes ranging from 11060 to 11151 which can be found printed on both the outside of the case and on the back of the box of 50.

Reason for Recall

The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Remedy

Stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.

Details

Units Affected
About 10,000 cases
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Sterno-Recalls-Tea-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves Sterno Bulk Pack 5 Hour Tea Lights, item numbers 505TL and 505S. The tea lights are standard sized, white wax tea light candles contained in small aluminum cups with no additional identification markings. The tea lights were sold in cases containing 500 tealight candles. Each case contains 10 boxes with 50 individual tea light candles. This recall only involves tea lights with codes ranging from 11060 to 11151 which can be found printed on both the outside of the case and on the back of the box of 50.. Recalled by The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.. Units affected: About 10,000 cases.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 5, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12710.

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