Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 5, 2012 CPSC #12710

Quick answer

Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #12710, announced on January 5, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Sterno Bulk Pack 5 Hour Tea Lights, item numbers 505TL and 505S. The tea lights are standard sized, white wax tea light candles contained in small aluminum cups with no additional identification markings. The tea lights were sold in cases containing 500 tealight candles. Each case contains 10 boxes with 50 individual tea light candles. This recall only involves tea lights with codes ranging from 11060 to 11151 which can be found printed on both the outside of the case and on the back of the box of 50. The remedy is stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.. Affected brand: The Sterno Group LLC.

Hazard

The recall involves Sterno Bulk Pack 5 Hour Tea Lights, item numbers 505TL and 505S. The tea lights are standard sized, white wax tea light candles contained in small aluminum cups with no additional identification markings. The tea lights were sold in cases containing 500 tealight candles. Each case contains 10 boxes with 50 individual tea light candles. This recall only involves tea lights with codes ranging from 11060 to 11151 which can be found printed on both the outside of the case and on the back of the box of 50.

Affected products

5 Hour Tea Lights

Recalled brands

The Sterno Group LLC

Remedy

Stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. Food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.

Recall date

January 5, 2012

Categories

Candles or Candlesticks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12710?

CPSC recall #12710 covers Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 5, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Sterno Bulk Pack 5 Hour Tea Lights, item numbers 505TL and 505S. The tea lights are standard sized, white wax tea light candles contained in small aluminum cups with no additional identification markings. The tea lights were sold in cases containing 500 tealight candles. Each case contains 10 boxes with 50 individual tea light candles. This recall only involves tea lights with codes ranging from 11060 to 11151 which can be found printed on both the outside of the case and on the back of the box of 50.

What is the remedy for recall #12710?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12710 is stop using these candles immediately and return any unused candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. food service distributors and restaurant supply stores have been directly notified about this recall by mail.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Sterno-Recalls-Tea-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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