A woman was using tea lights at home, they set the place alight - they're quite dangerous - and she was forced to jump from the window, breaking her back. I interviewed her in a hospital bed for a feature because she wanted to warn people of the dangers.
Google tea lights online and have a read. I don't want them in my flat. My girlfriend always has them at hers and I hate it.
How about using a tealight insite an appropriate enclosure? http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/decoration/20491/