Recalls / 2012-01-05

Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

12710 · Recalled 2012-01-05 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves Sterno Bulk Pack 5 Hour Tea Lights, item numbers 505TL and 505S. The tea lights are standard sized, white wax tea light candles contained in small aluminum cups with no additional identification markings. The tea lights were sold in cases containing 500 tealight candles. Each case contains 10 boxes with 50 individual tea light candles. This recall only involves tea lights with codes ranging from 11060 to 11151 which can be found printed on both the outside of the case and on the back of the box of 50.

Hazards

The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Sterno has received several reports of the flame from the tea lights catching the wax on fire. No reports of injuries have been received

Remedy

Stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.

Products

Name	Model	Units
5 Hour Tea Lights		About 10,000 cases

Parties

Distributor: The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.
Made in: Thailand
Sold at: Food service distributors

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Sterno toll-free at (877) 478-3766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sterno.com

Source: CPSC recall 12710. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.