On December 21, 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 43,000 covered warmer dishes with rack distributed by Lenox Group Inc. The tea candle?s flames can extend up the sides of the dish, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The recalled Lenox Group warming dishes are branded with the company?s name and one of the following pattern names with matching SKU number:

• Holiday ? 782673
• Winter Greetings ? 782697
• Holiday Gatherings ? 782670
• Orchard & Bloom ? 783368
• Butler?s Pantry ? 783357
• Butterfly Meadow ? 783362

The recalled warming dishes were sold at Lenox and department stores nationwide between October 2007 and December 2007 for about $30. The CPSC recommends that consumers should stop using the recalled Lenox warming plates immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may obtain more information by calling Lenox at 1-800-635-3669 or visiting its website at www.lenox.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ?Release #08-145,? December 21, 2007.