Farm Glass & Metal Spiral Tea Light Holder Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12164 · announced May 1, 2012 · Nantucket Distributing Co., Inc. Of Middleboro, Mass · 6,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves a decorative spiral tea light holder made from a painted glass with a red, orange, and green floral design. The glass has a metal insert for holding tea lights. The metal insert is spiral shaped with places for three tea lights. The metal insert is placed within the glass container. SKU/UPC number 000015931955 is found on a label on the bottom of the glass.
The hazard
Due to the design of the product, the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled spiral tea light holder and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Christmas Tree Shops has received one report of a tea light burning with a high flame that resulted in a burn to a consumer's hand.
Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any time, or visit the firm's website www.christmastreeshops.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.