CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
Fire
The hazard
Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents reported: Home Interiors and Gifts has received 22 reports of the tea lights flaring up and melting their plastic holders. These incidents have resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the tea lights immediately and return any unused tea lights by mail to Home Interiors at 2901 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a retail gift certificate from Home Interiors, for the full purchase cost and shipping cost of the tea lights.
Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Home Interiors at (972) 695-1085 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The recalled tea lights are packaged 12 candles per box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each tea light candle has a clear plastic base and is either red or ivory in color.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC