Candle-lite · Recalled
CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart
Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.
- Units
- About 80,000
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units measuring about 6 inches high. The base is the tea light candleholder. The potpourri pot is placed on the base to heat the potpourri and water mixture inside. The lid to the pot has six holes to allow the heated mixture's aroma to escape. A label on the bottom of the base reads, "MADE IN CHINA."
The file
- Sold at
- Kmart sold the pots nationwide, from September 2001 through March 2002, for about $5.
- Product type
- Potpourri Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Candle-lite, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Incident log
Candle-lite has received nine reports of tea lights overheating. One consumer received minor burns while attempting to extinguish a tea light.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.
For more information, call Candle-lite at (800) 718-7151 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the firm at their website at www.candle-lite.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 25 2002; last revised SEP 23 2025.