Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-223 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 18, 2011
- Brand
- Meijer
- Category
- Lighting and electrical
- Products
- Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 7,600
- Made in
- India
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 7, 2016
What was recalled
The recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love. Model numbers are 50181MKB, 50182MKB, 50183MKB, 50184MKB and 50185MKB printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. The wax tea light candles measure approximately 2 inches in diameter. The Katie Brown logo is printed on the clear packaging cover of the tea lights. Printed on a label on the bottom of each 12-piece pack of tea light candles is "Distributed by Wholesale Merchandisers, Inc. 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Made in India. www.katiebrown.meijer.com"
Is my product affected?
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- Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets · About 7,600 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Meijer Stores in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana from October 2010 through March 2011 for about $8.; Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..
Injuries or incidents reported
Meijer has received one report of the resin cup catching fire and melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.com
Recall history and context
Meijer appears in 17 CPSC recalls on record. See all Meijer 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?
Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets (About 7,600 units). The recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store 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 July 7, 2016. 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.