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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Votive Candle Holders Sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Mercuries Asia

Agency Publication Date: September 25, 2013
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Summary

Approximately 7,900 BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store are being recalled because the decorative ant's arms can break. If the arms fail, the lit candle held within the glass cup can tip over or fall out, creating a danger of fire or burns. These 6.5-inch black metal holders were sold as male ants with polka dot bow ties and female ants with pearl necklaces between May 2013 and June 2013. No injuries or incidents have been reported, and consumers should stop using them and return them for a full refund.

Risk

The metal arms of the ant figurines can fail and break while holding a lit candle. This causes the glass cup and candle to fall, potentially starting a fire or causing burn injuries to anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders.
  2. Check the underside of the packaging for SKU number 426154 and the words 'Backyard BBQ' and 'Glass Votive Holder' to confirm your product is affected.
  3. Identify your candle holder as either a black metal male ant (wearing a polka dot bow tie) or a female ant (wearing a white pearl necklace), both standing approximately 6.5 inches tall.
  4. Return the recalled candle holders to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store location for a full refund.
  5. Alternatively, mail the product to Mercuries Asia USA, Ltd., 1501 Gary Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 to receive a full refund, including the cost of shipping.
  6. Contact Mercuries Asia at (800) 828-9316 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ma-recall.com for more information.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candle holders and return them to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store location or mail to Mercuries Asia USA, Ltd., 1501 Gary Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 for a full refund, including shipping.

Contact: Mercuries Asia at (800) 828-9316 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ma-recall.com.

Affected Products

Product: BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders (Male)
Model:
SKU 426154
Date Ranges: May 2013 - June 2013
Product: BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders (Female)
Model:
SKU 426154
Date Ranges: May 2013 - June 2013

Product Images

Mercuries Asia “Ant” Votive Holders Packaging

Mercuries Asia “Ant” Votive Holders Packaging

Mercuries Asia “Ant” Votive Holders

Mercuries Asia “Ant” Votive Holders

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13291
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mercuries Asia Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Sold By: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from May 2013 through June 2013 for about $6
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 7,900
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® of Lebanon, Tenn.
Contact: Mercuries Asia at (800) 828-9316 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ma-recall.com.
Agency Last Updated: April 27, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response