Recalls / 2015-12-22

Victorian Trading Company Recalls Tealight Holders Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

16716 · Recalled 2015-12-22 · CPSC page

Description

The recall affects John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holders. The tealight holder is a snowball-shaped character with a wire monocle on his right eye, a cigar in his mouth and a black top hat with a yellow band above the brim on his head. Tealight holder measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 6." There is a hole in the back of the item to hold the tealight. Clear stickers with Victorian Trading Company logo are on the bottom of the tealight holders.

Hazards

The diameter of the hole in the top hat is too small, which can allow heat to build up and create cracks in the surface, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received three reports of cracks in the holder. No reports of fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tealight holder and contact the firm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Tealight Holders		About 1,000 (in addition, 13 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Victorian Paper Company, dba Victorian Trading Company, of Lenexa, Kan.
Made in: China
Sold at: Victorian Trading Company, Victorian Trading Company Wholesale, online at www.victoriantradingco.com

Consumer contact

Victorian Trading Company toll-free at 866-851-6633 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online at www.victoriantradingco.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 16716. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.