Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12084
Recall Date
2012-01-11
Manufacturer
Tien Chi Art Co Ltd. of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China
Units Affected
About 5,480
Products Involved
Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets
Hazard
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.
Reported Injuries
The firm is aware of one fire that resulted in minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
Sold At
Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
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