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CPSCRecalled Nov 9, 2005 · #06024

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles

Hazard

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

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Description

The recalled tea light candles were sold in the following six different scents/colors: Coastal Mist (Blue) Wild Currant (Red) Sandalwood (Brown) Tahitian Vanilla (Ivory) Sonoma Pear (Green) Jasmine (White) The tea light candles measure 1 ½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder. They were sold 12 candles to a box. "Home" and "Tea lights" are printed on the top of the box. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the name of the candle scent are printed on the bottom of the box.

Product details

Product
Home® Brand Tea Light Candles
Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Exclusively at Target stores nationwide from March 2005 through September 2005 for about $3.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle plus applicable state tax.

View the official CPSC notice