QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-712 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 23, 2010
- Brand
- QVC
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Metallic spinning candle holders with 12 soy tea lights
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 14,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
The product is QVC item H189749, a metallic spinning candle holder with 12 soy tea lights. The candle holders come in four colors - red, green, silver and gold. The candle holder has a base that holds a tea light and a shade which is attached to the center of the base by an approximately six inch vertical metal rod. When the candle is lit, the shade spins, projecting a display of moving light on nearby walls and surfaces.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Metallic spinning candle holders with 12 soy tea lights · About 14,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: QVC's televised shopping programs and its website during November 2010 for $25 including shipping and handling.; QVC, of West Chester, Pa..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 19 reports that the candle holders ignited. Eleven of these reported damage to surrounding surfaces and furnishings. Two minor burns and one puncture wound have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's website at www.qvc.com
Recall history and context
QVC appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all QVC recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Metallic spinning candle holders with 12 soy tea lights (About 14,000 units). The product is QVC item H189749, a metallic spinning candle holder with 12 soy tea lights.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holder. QVC has notified consumers who purchased the candle holders through a QVC television program or QVC.com to stop using the product. During the week of December 20, 2010, all purchasers will be mailed instructions on how to receive a full refund. Consumers who have not received the information package by January 10, 2011 should contact QVC to receive the…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 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.