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Fire / OverheatingMarch 1, 2006CPSC #06101

Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard

Product
Candles
Units affected
233,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.

Hazard

The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.

Photos

Recalled Tea Light Candles
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