CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart

Recalled June 25, 2002 · CPSC recall 02185 · Candle-lite

Recalled ceramic potpourri simmering pot

Hazard

Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.

Units

About 80,000

Incidents / injuries

Candle-lite has received nine reports of tea lights overheating. One consumer received minor burns while attempting to extinguish a tea light.

Description

The recalled potpourri simmering pots are six-sided, white ceramic, three-piece units measuring about 6 inches high. The base is the tea light candleholder. The potpourri pot is placed on the base to heat the potpourri and water mixture inside. The lid to the pot has six holes to allow the heated mixture's aroma to escape. A label on the bottom of the base reads, "MADE IN CHINA."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the pots and call Candle-lite for information on receiving a refund.

Contact

For more information, call Candle-lite at (800) 718-7151 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the firm at their website at www.candle-lite.com

Product

Ceramic potpourri simmering pots

Imported by

Candle-lite, of Cincinnati, Ohio

Retailers

Kmart sold the pots nationwide, from September 2001 through March 2002, for about $5.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →