Big Lots Stores Inc. · Recalled
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 233,000 sets
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.
The file
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Incident log
Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Big Lots at (866) 244-5687 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Big Lots Web sit at www.biglots.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 MAR 01 2006; last revised MAY 15 2024.