Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08191
Recall Date
2008-02-12
Manufacturer
Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.
Units Affected
About 146,000
Products Involved
Embers Tea Light Candles
Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage.
Sold At
Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5.
Manufactured In
ChinaHong Kong
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28