Tea Lights – Fire Hazard (2011)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Tea Lights
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
UPC Codes
754870479250, 754870479328, 754870479397, 754870479441, 754870479496, 754870479540, 754870479649, 754870481147, 754870490583, 754870528262, 754870528347, 754870528361, 754870606359, 754870606458, 754870633416, 754870634000, 754870657689, 754870657726, 754870657764, 754870658334, 754870658341, 754870658693, 754870658709, 754870659072, 754870659119, 754870659157, 754870668128, 754870668135, 754870668142, 754870684296, 754870684333, 754870686580, 754870687846, 754870700026, 754870703386, 754870703423
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Tea Lights. The hazard is: The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to cons. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves tea lights sold under the brand names Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light. The candles are various colors. They were sold in sets or with tea light containers. Tea lights from the below sets are involved with this recall. Only tea lights that do not have any lettering imprinted on the bottom of the tea light cup are included in this recall. Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Fred Meyer Chesapeake Bay Candle 36-piece plastic tea light set August 2009 - February 2011 About $12 754870634000, 754870687846 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Super Value Modern Light Halloween votive holder with tea light, various scents August 2010 - November 2010 About $1 754870668128, 754870668135, 754870668142 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Target Chesapeake Bay Candle Home Scents 12-count tea light candles, various scents July 2009 - February 2011 About $4 754870479250, 754870479328, 754870479397, 754870479441, 754870479496, 754870479540, 754870479649, 754870481147, 754870490583, 754870528262, 754870528347, 754870528361, 754870657689, 754870657726, 754870657764, 754870606458, 754870684333, 754870703386, 754870703423, 754870606359, 754870633416, 754870659072, 754870659119, 754870659157, 754870684296 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Target Chesapeake Bay Candle Sweet Delights 12-count tea light candles, various scents January 2010 - February 2011 About $5 754870658693, 754870658709 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Target Chesapeake Bay Candle Sentiments 12-count tea light candles, various scents February 2010 - June 2010 About $5 754870658334, 754870658341 RetailersBrandDescriptionDates SoldPriceUPC TJX/Marshall's/Homegoods Chesapeake Bay Candle Boo Flicker July 2010 - November 2010 About $5 754870700026 Retailer Brand Description Dates Sold Price UPC Wegmans Modern Light Four-piece Treetop Tealights, various scents November 2010 - December 2010 About $6 754870686580
Reported concern (CPSC)
The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the store where purchased for a store merchandise card equal to the purchase price.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026