December 23, 2025 – An alarming incident report has emerged regarding KITHOUSE Xmas LED Candle Lights, model numbers X003B5WFFP or AK-CAN2402 / TO-001-0024, purchased from Amazon. Consumers have reported that the batteries in these lights became dangerously hot upon use, leading to burns and a significant fire hazard.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 4, 2025, an individual reported purchasing KITHOUSE Xmas LED candle lights intended for window decoration. Upon inserting batteries and plugging in the units, the batteries inside the candle lights began to heat up rapidly and intensely, reaching a temperature too hot to touch. The reporter’s relative, who had also received these same candle lights, experienced a similar issue, sustaining a burn to their finger from one of the overheated units. Both individuals immediately removed the batteries from their respective lights due to the extreme heat. The relative promptly returned their set of lights, and the initial reporter indicated intentions to do the same, emphasizing the clear and present fire hazard posed by the product.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights several critical safety concerns associated with the KITHOUSE Xmas LED Candle Lights:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is thermal burns. The report indicates that the batteries became too hot to hold, leading to a direct burn injury. This poses a significant risk to anyone handling the lights, especially children or individuals with sensitive skin.
- Fire Hazard: The rapid and extreme heating of batteries is a serious fire hazard. Overheated batteries can ignite surrounding materials, leading to house fires. Given these are decorative lights often placed near curtains, on windowsills, or near other flammable household items, the risk of a structural fire is substantial.
- Property Damage Potential: A product malfunction resulting in a fire can cause extensive property damage, including damage to homes, furniture, and personal belongings.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone who has purchased or received these specific KITHOUSE LED candle lights is at risk. This includes families using them for holiday decorations, potentially placing them within reach of curious children or pets.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own the KITHOUSE Xmas LED Candle Lights (model numbers X003B5WFFP or AK-CAN2402 / TO-001-0024), please take the following actions immediately:
1. Stop Using Immediately: Cease using the product at once. Do not insert batteries or plug in the lights.
2. Safely Remove Batteries (If Applicable): If batteries are currently installed, exercise extreme caution. If the unit is hot, allow it to cool completely before attempting to remove batteries. If you are concerned about safely removing them, do not handle the product.
3. Do Not Dispose of in Regular Trash: Do not discard batteries or the product in regular household waste, as overheating batteries can pose a risk in landfills or waste management facilities. Contact your local waste disposal service for guidance on proper disposal of potentially hazardous materials.
4. Check Your Product: Verify if your LED candle lights match the brand and model numbers provided in this report.
5. Return Product: Contact Amazon or the retailer where you purchased the product to inquire about a return and refund.
6. Report the Incident: If you have experienced similar issues or any other safety concerns with this product, report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this report, the manufacturer, Shenzhen Mixun Technology Co., Ltd. dba KITHOUSE, has not provided a response to this incident.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.