CPSC, Southern Living At HOME Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3086.
This alert is only for consumers who purchased Item Number 40491 (the item number is located on the side of the packaging below the logo), an eight pack of Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles, after October 26, 2004. The tea light candles are green and come in a plastic holder. Candles purchased prior to October 26, 2004 are not affected by this alert.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3086.
Southern Living At HOME will notify consumers who purchased the recalled candles directly and will receive a free replacement candle set.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Southern Living At Home Consultants Sold These Candles At Home Parties Nationwide, From October 26, 2004 Through March 1, 2005, For About $7. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3086.
For more information, contact Southern Living At HOME at (800) 898-0128 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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Southern Living At Home Consultants Sold These Candles At Home Parties Nationwide, From October 26, 2004 Through March 1, 2005, For About $7. Recall FAQ
Southern Living At Home Consultants Sold These Candles At Home Parties Nationwide, From October 26, 2004 Through March 1, 2005, For About $7. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Southern Living At HOME Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles. The notice was published on April 5, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,480 units are potentially affected.