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U.S. CPSC June 15, 2010 |
Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2010 |
Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010 |
Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2008 |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2006 |
Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008 |
The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2003 |
Crate and Barrel Recall of Hanukkah Menorah The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 15, 2005 |
Pier 1 Imports Recall of Glass Candle Holders The candle holder can unexpectedly break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2006 |
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall 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. |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2009 |
Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008 |
Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007 |
Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2007 |
Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2007 |
Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2006 |
The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2003 |
DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2007 |
Sally Foster Inc. Recalls Tea Lights Candles for Fire Hazard The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005 |
Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2005 |
Two's Company Inc. Recall of Shell Candles Sea Urchin Shell Candles candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009 |
Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 1, 2005 |
Target Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2003 |
Polardreams International Ltd. Recall of Candle Gift Sets The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2002 |
Halloween Candleholders Recalled by Kohl's Department Stores Flames from the tea-light candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2011 |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009 |
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 21, 2005 |
Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Recall of Tealight Candle Holder During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire. |
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2005 |
Midwest Cannon Falls Recall of Votive Candles The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2005 |
Target Corp. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2009 |
Seventh Avenue Recalls Tealight Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard The faceted resin accents on the sides of the candleholder can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2010 |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2008 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire. |
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2007 |
P3 International Recalls IonizAir(TM) Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007 |
Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The exterior paint and coating on these candles can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles. |
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. |
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2005 |
Ideal Distributors Inc. Recall of Pacifiers The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010 |
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2009 |
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2009 |
Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2008 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2006 |
Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009 |
Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008 |
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008 |
Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004 |
Nexgrill Industries Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010 |
Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard The tiara contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005 |
Wal-Mart Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. |