Moderate Recalled December 22, 2015 About 1,000 (in addition, 13 were sold in Canada) units

Victorian Trading Company Recalls Tealight Holders Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Fire

The hazard

The diameter of the hole in the top hat is too small, which can allow heat to build up and create cracks in the surface, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents reported: The firm has received three reports of cracks in the holder. No reports of fire.

What to do now

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the tealight holder and contact the firm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

Contact: Victorian Trading Company toll-free at 866-851-6633 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online at www.victoriantradingco.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

About this recall

The recall affects John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holders. The tealight holder is a snowball-shaped character with a wire monocle on his right eye, a cigar in his mouth and a black top hat with a yellow band above the brim on his head. Tealight holder measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 6." There is a hole in the back of the item to hold the tealight. Clear stickers with Victorian Trading Company logo are on the bottom of the tealight holders.

Product photos

John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holder
John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holder

Photos: U.S. CPSC