Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
⚠ 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-3218.
The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3218.
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.
✅ 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 Big Lots Stores Exclusively Nationwide From July 2005 Through October 2005 For About $1. 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-3218.
For additional information, contact Big Lots at (866) 244-5687 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Big Lots Web sit at www.biglots.com
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Big Lots Stores Exclusively Nationwide From July 2005 Through October 2005 For About $1. Recall FAQ
Big Lots Stores Exclusively Nationwide From July 2005 Through October 2005 For About $1. is the subject of a lighting recall: Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 1, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 233,000 units are potentially affected.