Votive Candle Holders Sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Mercuries Asia

Recalled September 25, 2013 · CPSC recall 13291 · Votive

Mercuries Asia “Ant” Votive Holders Packaging

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

Refund

Units

About 7,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Mercuries Asia at (800) 828-9316 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ma-recall.com.

Product

BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders

Manufacturer(s)

Mercuries Asia Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan

Imported by

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® of Lebanon, Tenn.

Retailers

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from May 2013 through June 2013 for about $6

Made in

China

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