CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
This recall was issued December 11, 2002.
- Posted
- December 11, 2002
- Recall Number
- 03052
- Quantity
- About 211,000 sets
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & 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.