CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 18, 2011

Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores

The recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love. Model numbers are 50181MKB, 50182MKB, 50183MKB, 50184MKB and 50185MKB printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. The wax tea light candles measure approximately 2 inches in diameter. The Katie Brown logo is printed on the clear packaging cover of the tea lights. Printed on a label on the bottom of each 12-piece pack of tea light candles is "Distributed by Wholesale Merchandisers, Inc. 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Made in India. www.katiebrown.meijer.com"

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Meijer Stores in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana from October 2010 through March 2011 for about $8.
Injuries
Meijer has received one report of the resin cup catching fire and melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
11223

Product Information

Product Name
Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets
Product Type
Candles or Candlesticks
Number of Units
About 7,600
Imported By
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In
India

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 927-8699
Website www.meijer.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.com