Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard

Recalled March 1, 2006 · CPSC recall 06101 · Big Lots Stores

Hazard

The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.

Units

About 233,000 sets

Incidents / injuries

Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Big Lots at (866) 244-5687 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Big Lots Web sit at www.biglots.com

Product

Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles

Imported by

Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio

Retailers

Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →