Sterno recalls 500-pack tea lights with codes 11060-11151 due to fire and burn risks from overheating wax. Return unused candles for full refund.
The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Sterno is recalling 500-pack tea lights with specific codes because the wax can overheat and catch fire, causing burns or fires. This affects users who have the recalled codes and requires immediate action to avoid injury.
The tea light wax overheats and can catch fire, leading to burns or fires. This happens because the wax is not designed to safely cool down after use, especially in environments where it might be left unattended.
Anyone who owns or uses Sterno 5 Hour Tea Lights with codes 11060-11151. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores are also affected as they have been notified.
Check the code on the outside of the case and the back of the box for numbers between 11060 and 11151. The product is a 500-pack of white wax tea lights in small aluminum cups.
Immediately stop using any recalled tea lights with codes 11060-11151 to prevent fire or burn injuries.
Take unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Tea lights with codes 11060 to 11151 printed on the case and box.
Check the code on the outside of the case and the back of the box for numbers between 11060 and 11151.
Yes, return unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sterno to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1168 — Sterno 5 Hour Tea Lights Hello, I own a 5 Hour Tea Lights that is covered by recall 1168 from Sterno. The official recall notice states: Stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
