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Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

  • Glass Votive Candle Holders
Name of Product:
Glass Votive Candle Holders
Hazard:
The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
July 05, 2011
Units:
About 117,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holders with French vanilla scented candles. The votive candle holders are 2 1/2 inches tall. Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of the glass votive candle holder shattering. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2010 through April 2011 for about $1.
Importer(s):

Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Manufactured In:
India
Recall number:
11-270

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