CPSC, Fashion Bug Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1999-12-22). Hazards: fire. About 6,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00040 |
| Published | 1999-12-22 |
| Last updated | 1999-12-22 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs) |
| Firm named in the title | Fashion Bug |
| Firms | Fashion Bug, of Bensalem, Pa. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,300 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles, from November 1999 through December 1999, for about $4. |
Description
These gold-colored candles come in the shape of a Christmas tree or cherubs. The tree candle is about 7 inches high, and packaged in a cellophane wrapper. A label on the bottom reads, "Made in China." The cherub candle is about 3 inches high, sold in pairs and packaged in a red box with a gold-colored lid.
Hazard
The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer, that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported.
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