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Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 12-084 · January 11, 2012 · Demdaco

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-084 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 11, 2012
Brand
Demdaco
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 5,480
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 13, 2016

What was recalled

The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall: Butterfly, 17708; Smile, 17709; Sun, 17710; Roots of Love, 17711; Sunflower, 17712; Hummingbird, 17713; Bunny, 17714; Friendship, 17715.

Is my product affected?

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  • Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets · About 5,480 units

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Carruth candleholder
Carruth candleholder

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14.; Tien Chi Art Co Ltd. of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China; DD Traders Inc. d/b/a Demdaco, of Leawood, Kan..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm is aware of one fire that resulted in minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.

Consumer contact

For additional information, consumers should contact Demdaco toll-free at (888) 336-3226 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.demdaco.com

Recall history and context

Demdaco appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Demdaco 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?

Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets (About 5,480 units). The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets.

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 tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.

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