CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
What was recalled
The recalled tea lights are packaged 12 candles per box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each tea light candle has a clear plastic base and is either red or ivory in color.
Hazard
Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
Home Interiors and Gifts has received 22 reports of the tea lights flaring up and melting their plastic holders. These incidents have resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
Hong Kong
Where it was sold
- Home Interiors' direct sales associates exclusively sold the recalled tea lights, from September 2002 through November 2002, for about $5 per box.
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