Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 11270 · announced July 5, 2011 · Greenbrier · 117,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holders with French vanilla scented candles. The votive candle holders are 2 1/2 inches tall. Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder.
The hazard
The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the glass votive candle holder shattering. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2010 through April 2011 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's 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.