Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
Home product recall 06-101. Announced by CPSC on Mar 1, 2006.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Mar 1, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 233,000 sets units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 233,000 sets units, as CPSC gives them.
Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Big Lots Stores Inc., Columbus, Ohio.
- Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Big Lots and CPSC have received four reports of incidents, three involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.