Recalls / 2012-01-11

Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard

12084 · Recalled 2012-01-11 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

The firm is aware of one fire that resulted in minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets		About 5,480

Parties

Manufacturer: Tien Chi Art Co Ltd.
Importer: DD Traders Inc. d/b/a Demdaco, of Leawood, Kan.
Made in: China
Sold at: Home decorating, gift 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: CPSC recall 12084. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.