CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Southern Living At HOME Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-560

Date: April 04, 2005

Product Name: Fern Warm Comforts Tea Light Candles

Recall Description:

This alert is only for consumers who purchased Item Number 40491 (the item number is located on the side of the packaging below the logo), an eight pack of Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles, after October 26, 2004. The tea light candles are green and come in a plastic holder. Candles purchased prior to October 26, 2004 are not affected by this alert.

Hazard Description:

Some of these tea light candles from one production run can burn with a high flame, due to contamination.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 3,480

Incidents:

Southern Living At HOME has received one report of high flame. There are no reported injuries.

Sold At:

Southern Living At HOME consultants sold these candles at home parties nationwide from October 26, 2004 through March 1, 2005 for about $7.

Manufactured In:

Macau