Victorian Trading Company Recalls Tealight Holders Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled December 22, 2015 · CPSC recall 16716 · Victorian Trading

Hazard

The diameter of the hole in the top hat is too small, which can allow heat to build up and create cracks in the surface, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 1,000 (in addition, 13 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of cracks in the holder. No reports of fire.

Description

The recall affects John Snowball, Esq., Tealight Holders. The tealight holder is a snowball-shaped character with a wire monocle on his right eye, a cigar in his mouth and a black top hat with a yellow band above the brim on his head. Tealight holder measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 6." There is a hole in the back of the item to hold the tealight. Clear stickers with Victorian Trading Company logo are on the bottom of the tealight holders.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the tealight holder and contact the firm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

Contact

Victorian Trading Company toll-free at 866-851-6633 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online at www.victoriantradingco.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Product

Tealight Holders

Imported by

Victorian Paper Company, dba Victorian Trading Company, of Lenexa, Kan.

Retailers

Victorian Trading Company and Victorian Trading Company Wholesale and online at www.victoriantradingco.com from September 2014 to October 2015 for about $20.

Made in

China

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