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Product Recall Number: 96-158

Why was Terra Cotta Potted Candle Sets recalled?

The clay pots may overheat and catch fire.

Terra Cotta Potted Candle Sets
Here's product recall specific data for Terra Cotta Potted Candle Sets.

  • Product Recall Number: 96-158

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1996-07-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Terra Cotta Potted Candle Sets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, IMSA International Inc. of El Paso, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 three-piece terra cotta potted candle sets. The clay pots may overheat and catch fire. IMSA International received three reports of the clay pots catching fire. One consumer burned her face attempting to blow out the fire. In another case, the pots flamed up causing fire and smoke damage to wallpaper and tile. The two-ounce candles, measuring two inches high, are potted in terra cotta clay flower pots or vases and shrink wrapped in a small terra cotta tray. Dollar Tree stores in the South, East, and Midwest sold sets of three terra cotta candles for $1 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 should contact IMSA at (800) 351-1041.

  • Hazard Description: The clay pots may overheat and catch fire.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 50,000

  • Incidents: IMSA International received three reports of the clay pots catching fire. One consumer burned her face attempting to blow out the fire. In another case, the pots flamed up causing fire and smoke damage to wallpaper and tile.

  • Remedy: Consumers should not use the candle sets and should return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Dollar Tree stores in the South, East, and Midwest sold sets of three terra cotta candles for $1 from April 1 through April 24, 1996.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed