Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles · About 233,000 sets units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.; Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Big Lots at (866) 244-5687 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Big Lots Web sit at www.biglots.com

Recall history and context

Big Lots Stores appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Big Lots Stores recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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