CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets
CPSC recall 04081 · announced February 10, 2004 · Dollar Tree Stores · 68,400 units affected
The product
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."
The hazard
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.