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Sally Foster Inc. Recalls Tea Lights Candles for Fire Hazard

Reported: January 25, 2007 Initiated: January 25, 2007 #07090

Product Description

The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the three-piece Glass Candle Holders with Tea Lights Set, item number S106 in the Sally Foster catalog and Web site. The product's packaging was marked "Votive Holders with Tealights-Set of 3" and "Item Number 2006 157." Only the white tea light candles with clear plastic shells are affected. Products delivered after December 8, 2006 included tea lights with metal shells and are not included in this recall. The glass candle holders sold with these tea lights are not subject to the recall and consumers may continue to use them.

Reason for Recall

The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candles and contact Sally Foster for a set of six free replacement tea light candles with metal shells. Consumers who purchased the item online will be directly notified by Sally Foster and will receive the free set of six replacement tea light candles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the three-piece Glass Candle Holders with Tea Lights Set, item number S106 in the Sally Foster catalog and Web site. The product's packaging was marked "Votive Holders with Tealights-Set of 3" and "Item Number 2006 157." Only the white tea light candles with clear plastic shells are affected. Products delivered after December 8, 2006 included tea lights with metal shells and are not included in this recall. The glass candle holders sold with these tea lights are not subject to the recall and consumers may continue to use them.. Recalled by Sally Foster, Inc., of Troy, Mich.. Units affected: About 46,800 sets.
Why was this product recalled?
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candles and contact Sally Foster for a set of six free replacement tea light candles with metal shells. Consumers who purchased the item online will be directly notified by Sally Foster and will receive the free set of six replacement tea light candles.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07090.