CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets
CPSC recall 04081. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Dollar Tree is offering a refund for each returned candle set.
CPSC recall 04081 has the recall date 10 Feb 2004. The notice names the firm Dollar Tree Stores. The recall has about 68,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Dollar Tree received six reports of candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries and three involved minor property damage. |
|---|---|
| Units | 68,400 |
| Description | The recalled candles were sold in packages containing eight tea light candles and one glass holder in the shape of a flower. The 1-inch-tall candles were available in either gold or silver. A label affixed to the top of the package containing the recalled candles reads "Luminessence™ candles, 8 T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, NET WT 3.2 oz (EACH 10G)." The label affixed to the bottom of the package reads, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA." |
| Product | Luminessence™ T-Lite Candles with Glass Holder, 68,400, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1. |
| Manufacturer | Dollar Tree Stores, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 68,400Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Dollar Tree Stores
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2005 | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Electronic Musical Toys |
| 2 Apr 2003 | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls |
| 10 Oct 2002 | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal |
| 10 Oct 2002 | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges |
| 9 Jul 2002 | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans |
| 20 Mar 2002 | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights |
| 12 Jul 2000 | CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Doll Feeding Sets |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04081The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04081. https://recallregister.com/product/2571-cpsc-dollar-tree-stores-inc-announce-recall-of-candle-sets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04081 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar Tree received six reports of candles producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Three of these reports involved minor injuries and three involved minor property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide, from September 2003 through October 2003, for $1.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04081?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
68,400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China