The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04081·Announced 2004-02-10

Dollar Tree Recalls Luminessence T-Lite Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Dollar Tree is recalling Luminessence T-Lite Candles with Glass Holders because the exterior paint can sustain a flame, 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 with reported minor injuries and property damage, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe or fatal.

Plain-English summary

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is recalling approximately 68,400 packages of Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder. The recalled products consist of eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The candles are 1-inch tall and available in gold or silver. The packages are labeled "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)" on the top and "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA" on the bottom.

The recall is being issued because the paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard. Dollar Tree received six reports of the candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries, and three involved minor property damage.

The recalled candles were sold at Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide from September 2003 through October 2003 for $1. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to any Dollar Tree store for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.dollartree.com.

The recalled product

Product
Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder
Manufacturer
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VA
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
68,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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