Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12084 · announced January 11, 2012 · Tien Chi Art Co Ltd. Of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China · 5,480 units affected
The product
The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall: Butterfly, 17708; Smile, 17709; Sun, 17710; Roots of Love, 17711; Sunflower, 17712; Hummingbird, 17713; Bunny, 17714; Friendship, 17715.
The hazard
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm is aware of one fire that resulted in minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
Sold at: Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14.
Consumer contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Demdaco toll-free at (888) 336-3226 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.demdaco.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.