Recalled Product

Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets

On 2012-01-11, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets due to a potential fire hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2010 for about $14.

About 5,000 units are involved in this Demdaco tealight holder recall. Instance(s) of fires, property damage have been reported.
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This was the 1st recall of products in the Candles, Holders, Firepots & Oil Lamps category in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 80 similar recalls, involving about 10 million product units. See other recently recalled Candles, Holders, Firepots & Oil Lamps.

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What is the problem?

The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Instance(s) of fires, property damage have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall:

These items were sold new⁺ at Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.

For additional information, consumers should contact Demdaco toll-free at (888)336-3226 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.demdaco.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.