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CPSCRecalled Dec 11, 2002 · #03052

CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights

Hazard

Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Tea Lights
Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Home Interiors' direct sales associates exclusively sold the recalled tea lights, from September 2002 through November 2002, for about $5 per box.
Made in
Hong Kong

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the tea lights immediately and return any unused tea lights by mail to Home Interiors at 2901 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a retail gift certificate from Home Interiors, for the full purchase cost and shipping cost of the tea lights.

View the official CPSC notice