IMSA Terra Cotta Candle Sets Recalled Due to Fire Risk
IMSA International is recalling about 50,000 three-piece terra cotta candle sets sold at Dollar Tree because the clay pots may overheat and catch fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported injuries (burns) and property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury/property-damage reports).
Plain-English summary
IMSA International Inc. of El Paso, Texas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 50,000 three-piece terra cotta potted candle sets in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The product consists of two-ounce candles, measuring two inches high, potted in terra cotta clay flower pots or vases and shrink-wrapped in a small terra cotta tray.
The recall is being issued because the clay pots may overheat and catch fire. IMSA International received three reports of the clay pots catching fire. In one incident, a consumer burned her face while attempting to blow out the fire. In another case, the pots flamed up, causing fire and smoke damage to wallpaper and tile.
The candle sets were sold for $1 at Dollar Tree stores in the South, East, and Midwest from April 1 through April 24, 1996. Consumers should not use the candle sets and should return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact IMSA at (800) 351-1041.
The recalled product
- Product
- IMSA three-piece terra cotta potted candle sets
- Manufacturer
- Dollar Tree
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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