Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06101. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 06101 has the recall date 1 Mar 2006. The notice names the firm Big Lots Stores. The recall has about 233,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 233,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles, About 233,000 sets, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1. |
| Importer | Big Lots Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 233,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Big Lots Stores
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2015 | Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06101The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06101. https://recallregister.com/product/3218-big-lots-stores-inc-recalls-tea-light-candles-for-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 06101 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06101?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 233,000 sets
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China