Pacific Trade International recalls Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light tea lights due to fire and burn risks from melting plastic cups. Return to store for refund.
The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Pacific Trade International is recalling Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light tea lights because the plastic cups can melt or ignite, causing fire and burns. Affected products were sold from 2009 to 2011 at various retailers.
The tea lights have a clear plastic cup that can melt or ignite when exposed to heat from burning wax. This poses a fire hazard and can cause burns to consumers, especially if the cup is near flammable surfaces or children are using them.
Tea light users who purchased Chesapeake Bay Candle or Modern Light products between August 2009 and February 2011 are affected. Children and elderly users are at higher risk due to fire and burn hazards.
Check for tea lights without lettering on the bottom of the plastic cup. Affected products were sold at Fred Meyer, Super Value, Target, and Wegmans from 2009 to 2011.
Immediately stop using the recalled tea lights to prevent fire or burns.
Take the tea lights to the store where you purchased them for a refund equal to the purchase price.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the store where purchased for a store merchandise card equal to the purchase price.
Tea lights from Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light brands sold between August 2009 and February 2011 that do not have lettering on the bottom of the plastic cup.
Return the tea lights to the store where you purchased them for a refund equal to the purchase price.
No, only tea lights without lettering on the bottom of the plastic cup are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chesapeake Bay Candle to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 657 — Chesapeake Bay Candle Tea Lights Hello, I own a Tea Lights that is covered by recall 657 from Chesapeake Bay Candle. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the store where purchased for a store merchandise card equal to the purchase price. 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.
