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Candle Holders Recalled For Fire and Laceration Hazards

By Bryan Mercer

Candle Holders Recalled For Fire and Laceration Hazards

July 19, 2011 Updated Jul 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM EDT

(WBNG Binghamton) Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

About 117,000 units were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2010 through April 2011 for about $1.

The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.

The firm has received one report of the glass votive candle holder shattering. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holders with French vanilla scented candles.

The votive candle holders are 2 1/2 inches tall.

Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com

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