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Victorian Trading Company Recalls Tealight Holders Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: December 22, 2015 Initiated: December 22, 2015 #16716

Product Description

The recall affects John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holders. The tealight holder is a snowball-shaped character with a wire monocle on his right eye, a cigar in his mouth and a black top hat with a yellow band above the brim on his head. Tealight holder measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 6." There is a hole in the back of the item to hold the tealight. Clear stickers with Victorian Trading Company logo are on the bottom of the tealight holders.

Reason for Recall

The diameter of the hole in the top hat is too small, which can allow heat to build up and create cracks in the surface, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tealight holder and contact the firm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,000 (in addition, 13 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall affects John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holders. The tealight holder is a snowball-shaped character with a wire monocle on his right eye, a cigar in his mouth and a black top hat with a yellow band above the brim on his head. Tealight holder measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 6." There is a hole in the back of the item to hold the tealight. Clear stickers with Victorian Trading Company logo are on the bottom of the tealight holders.. Units affected: About 1,000 (in addition, 13 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The diameter of the hole in the top hat is too small, which can allow heat to build up and create cracks in the surface, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tealight holder and contact the firm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 22, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16716.