The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13291·Announced 2013-09-25

BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Cracker Barrel is recalling BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders because the decorative arms can break, causing candles to tip over and create fire or burn risks.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Mercuries Asia are recalling approximately 7,900 BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide. The black metal candle holders, designed to resemble a large ant, were sold from May 2013 through June 2013 for about $6. The male ant features a polka dot bow tie, while the female ant has a white pearl necklace; both hold a clear glass votive cup. The packaging is printed with "Backyard BBQ" and "Glass Votive Holder," and the SKU number 426154 is located on the underside.

The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. The decorative ant's arms, which support the votive cup, can break. If this occurs, a lit candle can tip over or fall out, posing a risk of fire and burns. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candle holders. They can return the items to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store location or mail them to Mercuries Asia USA, Ltd., 1501 Gary Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, for a full refund, including shipping. For more information, consumers can contact Mercuries Asia at (800) 828-9316 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ma-recall.com.

The recalled product

Product
BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders
Manufacturer
Mercuries Asia Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
7,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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