The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08014·Announced 2007-10-09

Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Sequin Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Christmas Tree Shops is recalling about 9,600 sequin glitter candles because the exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 reports of flames or smoke, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Christmas Tree Shops Inc. is recalling about 9,600 sequin glitter candles sold in three styles: 3 inches across by 3 inches tall, 3 inches across by 6 inches tall, and 6 inches tall in a teardrop shape. The candles were available in gold, silver, and red. The recall is due to a fire hazard, as the candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite.

The firm has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. No injuries have been reported. The candles were sold at Christmas Tree Shop retail locations nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $1.70 and $3.00. The products were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For a list of stores, consumers can visit the firm's website or call Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Sequin Glitter Candles
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
9,600

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (3)

  • 000014424410
  • 000014424427
  • 000014424441

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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