Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream candle sets

CPSC Recall #07-161 — April 17, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-161
Recall DateApril 17, 2007
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 60,000
Manufactured InChina (candle)

Where It Was Sold

Licensed alcohol beverage retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $20.

Product

Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream candle sets

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McCormick Distilling Co., doing business as Tequila Rose Distilling Co., of Weston, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 60,000 Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream candle sets. The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Name of product: Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream candle setsUnits: About 60,000Distributor: McCormick Distilling Co., doing business as Tequila Rose Distilling Co., of Weston, Mo.Hazard: The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of glasses breaking while the candle was burning. No fires or injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled gel candles came in the Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream set, a Valentine's Day gift set. The candle has pink gel and is contained in a martini glass. The words "Tequila Rose" and "Made in China" are printed on the glass. The gift set also includes a 750 milliliters bottle of Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream liqueur.Sold at: Licensed alcohol beverage retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: China (candle)Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the gel candle and contact the firm for instructions on how to get a free replacement candle.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Tequila Rose Distilling at (800) 470-2313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.tequilarose.com.

Hazard

The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents & Injuries

The firm has received three reports of glasses breaking while the candle was burning. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the gel candle and contact the firm for instructions on how to get a free replacement candle.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.