Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
CPSC recall 11223. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 11223 has the recall date 18 May 2011. The notice names the firm Meijer. The recall has about 7,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles or Candlesticks.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Meijer has received one report of the resin cup catching fire and melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,600 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love. Model numbers are 50181MKB, 50182MKB, 50183MKB, 50184MKB and 50185MKB printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. The wax tea light candles measure approximately 2 inches in diameter. The Katie Brown logo is printed on the clear packaging cover of the tea lights. Printed on a label on the bottom of each 12-piece pack of tea light candles is "Distributed by Wholesale Merchandisers, Inc. 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Made in India. www.katiebrown.meijer.com" |
| Product | Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets, About 7,600, Candles or Candlesticks |
| Sold at | Meijer Stores in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana from October 2010 through March 2011 for about $8. |
| Importer | Meijer Inc |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,600Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 32%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Candles or Candlesticks
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Meijer
- 15
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11223The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 11223. https://recallregister.com/product/677-katie-brown-tea-light-candle-sets-recalled-by-meijer-inc-due-to-fire-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11223 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Meijer has received one report of the resin cup catching fire and melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Meijer Stores in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana from October 2010 through March 2011 for about $8.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11223?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11223?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,600