CPSC Recall in 2001: CPSC, Hallmark Creations Announce Recall of Tea Light Lamps

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 01-180

Date: July 01, 2001

Product Name: Hallmark Creations tea light lamps

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hallmark Specialty Retail Marketing Group Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., operating under the name Hallmark Creations, is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 metal and plastic tea light lamps. The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.Hallmark has received three reports of the lampshade melting. No injuries have been reported.The lamp has a clear plastic lampshade that covers a base for holding candles. A dark brown curved S-shaped support wire that is decorated with leaves supports the lampshade. The recalled lamp is about 12-inches tall and 4-inches in diameter. The labels on the bottom of the base read "Creations" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."Hallmark Creations stores nationwide sold these lamps from January 2001 through May 2001 for about $12.Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to a Hallmark Creations store for a refund. For more information, call Hallmark toll-free at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Hazard Description:

The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,300

Incidents:

Hallmark has received three reports of the lampshade melting. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Hallmark Creations stores nationwide sold these lamps from January 2001 through May 2001 for about $12.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan