Recalls / 2002-12-11
CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
03052 · Recalled 2002-12-11 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled tea lights are packaged 12 candles per box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each tea light candle has a clear plastic base and is either red or ivory in color.
Hazards
Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
Reported injuries
Home Interiors and Gifts has received 22 reports of the tea lights flaring up and melting their plastic holders. These incidents have resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tea lights immediately and return any unused tea lights by mail to Home Interiors at 2901 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a retail gift certificate from Home Interiors, for the full purchase cost and shipping cost of the tea lights.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Tea Lights | About 211,000 sets |
Parties
- Importer
- Home Interiors and Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at
- Home Interiors' direct sales associates sold the recalled tea lights, from September 2002 through November 2002, for about $5 per box.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Home Interiors at (972) 695-1085 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 03052. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.