Tequila Rose Distilling Co. Recalls Gel Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled April 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 07161 · Tequila Rose Distilling

Hazard

The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the gel candle and contact the firm for instructions on how to get a free replacement candle.

Units

About 60,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of glasses breaking while the candle was burning. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled gel candles came in the Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream set, a Valentine's Day gift set. The candle has pink gel and is contained in a martini glass. The words "Tequila Rose" and "Made in China" are printed on the glass. The gift set also includes a 750 milliliters bottle of Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream liqueur.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the gel candle and contact the firm for instructions on how to get a free replacement candle.

Contact

For additional information, call Tequila Rose Distilling at (800) 470-2313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.tequilarose.com

Product

Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream candle sets

Distributed by

McCormick Distilling Co., doing business as Tequila Rose Distilling Co., of Weston, Mo.

Retailers

Licensed alcohol beverage retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $20.

Made in

China

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