Dollar Tree Stores Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
- Units
- 68,400
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled candles were sold in packages containing eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The 1-inch-tall candles were available in either gold or silver. A label affixed to the top of the package containing the recalled candles reads "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)." The label affixed to the bottom of the package reads, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA."
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VA
Incident log
Dollar Tree received six reports of candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries and three involved minor property damage.
What the notice says to do
Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set.
For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company website at www.dollartree.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 FEB 10 2004; last revised JAN 27 2025.