The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03052·Announced 2002-12-11

Home Interiors Recalls 211,000 Sets of Plastic-Base Tea Lights

Home Interiors is recalling about 211,000 sets of tea lights because the plastic bases can melt from heat, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where the plastic holders melt, resulting in minor property damage. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Home Interiors and Gifts Inc. is recalling approximately 211,000 sets of tea lights. The recalled candles are packaged 12 per box with "Home Interiors" written on the top. Each tea light has a clear plastic base and is either red or ivory in color. The product was manufactured in Hong Kong.

The recall was issued because flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard. Home Interiors has received 22 reports of the tea lights flaring up and melting their plastic holders. These incidents have resulted in minor property damage, but no injuries have been reported.

The tea lights were sold exclusively by Home Interiors' direct sales associates from September 2002 through November 2002 for about $5 per box. 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 for the full purchase cost and shipping cost of the tea lights. For more information, consumers can contact Home Interiors at (972) 695-1085 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Tea Lights
Manufacturer
Home Interiors and Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
211,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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