Votive Candle Holders Sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Mercuries Asia
Source: CPSC Recall #13291
Recall Date
2013-09-25
Manufacturer
Mercuries Asia Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Units Affected
About 7,900
Products Involved
BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders
Hazard
The decorative ant's arms, used to hold up the votive cup, can break. If this happens, a lit candle can tip over or fall out, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candle holders and return them to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store location or mail to Mercuries Asia USA, Ltd., 1501 Gary Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 for a full refund, including shipping.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from May 2013 through June 2013 for about $6
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves candle holders designed to resemble a large ant. The black metal candle holders are 6 ½ inches tall and were sold as either a male or female. The male ant has a polka dot bow tie and the female has a white pearl necklace. Both ants hold up a clear glass votive cup. The words "Backyard BBQ" and "Glass Votive Holder" are printed on the front of the packaging. SKU number 426154 can be found on the underside of the 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