Recalls / 2008-10-29

Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

09027 · Recalled 2008-10-29 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled product is a metal tealight candle holder in the shape of ghost. The product is white with a black base. They were sold by Crate & Barrel as a set of 3 (SKU #370-846 and/or Catalog Item #X2006) and by other retailers as individual units (SKU #770123). The SKU can be located on the product's packaging.

Hazards

The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

There have been five reports of the tealight holders igniting and one report of the holder becoming excessively hot. Two consumers suffered burns to the hand. Minor property damage to furniture has also been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Ghost Tealight Holders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ghost Tealight Holders		About 30,000

Parties

Importer: Trade Associates Group Ltd., of Chicago, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Crate & Barrel's October catalog, stores nationwide, other houseware retail from August 2008 to October 2008 for between $3, $5 for individually packaged units.

Consumer contact

For additional information on purchases made from Crate & Barrel contact the firm at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday. For items purchased elsewhere, contact Trade Associates Group toll-free at (888) 621-8350 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tagltd.com

Source: CPSC recall 09027. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.