Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-191 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 12, 2008
- Brand
- Christmas Tree Shops
- Category
- Lighting and electrical
- Products
- Embers Tea Light Candles
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 146,000
- Made in
- China, Hong Kong
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models: Model Name UPC Embers Multi-colored Spring Tea Lights (50-count package) 13826864 Embers Red/Green/White Tea Lights (50-count package) 14508462 Embers White Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 13838218 Embers Celebrate White Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327056 Embers Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 14326998 Embers Vanilla Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327100 The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the product's packaging.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Embers Tea Light Candles · About 146,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5.; Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com
Recall history and context
Christmas Tree Shops appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Christmas Tree Shops recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Embers Tea Light Candles (About 146,000 units). The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.