The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95108·Announced 1995-04-24

Glass Dimensions Recalls Satellight Oil Candles Due to Fire Risk

Glass Dimensions is recalling approximately 1,082 Satellight Oil Candles sold nationwide in early 1994 because they may leak fuel and catch fire.

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 one reported fire incident, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Glass Dimensions of Essex, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,082 Satellight Oil Candles. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on April 24, 1995. The candles were sold nationwide from January 1994 through February 1994 through 204 upscale retailers, including boutiques and specialty shops, for prices ranging from $15 to $40.

The recalled candles are elliptical glass containers measuring between 4 and 8 inches in diameter and less than 2 inches high. They feature a clear support mechanism that fits flush against an eyelet holding the wick. This seal prevents air from passing into the oil reservoir, which can cause pressure buildup and fuel leakage. The Vermont Fire Protection Division reported one fire resulting from a faulty candle to CPSC. Units with two opposite slots in the eyelets or a wire holding the wick in place allow air passage and are not affected by this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. They can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund or mail the defective candles to Glass Dimensions at 197 Western Ave., Essex, M.A. 01929, for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Glass Dimensions at (508) 768-7984.

The recalled product

Product
Satellight Oil Candles
Manufacturer
Glass Dimensions
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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