CPSC Recall in 2012: Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12710

Date: January 04, 2012

Product Name: 5 Hour Tea Lights

Recall Description:

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 10,000 cases

Incidents:

Sterno has received several reports of the flame from the tea lights catching the wax on fire. No reports of injuries have been received

Sold At:

Food service distributors and other restaurant supply stores nationwide from April 2011 through October 2011 for between $36 to $50 per case. The recalled tea lights were not sold to retail consumers.

Manufactured In:

Thailand