Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Tea Lights

Date of Recall

2011-04-20

CPSC Release Number

11-200

Manufactured In

Vietnam

Company Phone Number

(800) 331-8339

Units

About 615,195 sets (about 7.48 million candles)

Importer

Pacific Trade International Inc. of Rockville, Md.

Sold By

Fred Meyer, Home Goods, Marshalls, Super Value, Target, TJ Maxx and Wegmans stores nationwide between July 2009 and February 2011 for between $1 and $12.

Problem/Hazard

The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

Pacific Trade has received one report of the plastic cup melting while in use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

The recall involves tea lights sold under the brand names Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light. The candles are various colors. They were sold in sets or with tea light containers. Tea lights from the below sets are involved with this recall. Only tea lights that do not have any lettering imprinted on the bottom of the tea light cup are included in this recall.

Retailer	Brand	Description	Dates Sold	Price	UPC
Fred Meyer	Chesapeake Bay Candle	36-piece plastic tea light set	August 2009 through February 2011	About $12	754870634000, 754870687846

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the store where purchased for a store merchandise card equal to the purchase price.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact the Pacific Trade International at (800) 331-8339 between 9 a.m and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at http://www.chesapeakebaycandle.com

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