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CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets

Recalled February 10, 2004 · CPSC recall 04081 · Dollar Tree Stores

Recalled Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder

Hazard

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy

Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set.

Units

68,400

Incidents / injuries

Dollar Tree received six reports of candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries and three involved minor property damage.

Description

The recalled candles were sold in packages containing eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The 1-inch-tall candles were available in either gold or silver. A label affixed to the top of the package containing the recalled candles reads "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)." The label affixed to the bottom of the package reads, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA."

What to do

Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set.

Contact

For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company website at www.dollartree.com

Product

Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder

Manufacturer(s)

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VA

Retailers

Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1.

Made in

China

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