CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-24). Hazards: fire. About 10,800 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`01160c`
Published	2001-05-24
Last updated	2026-03-04
Product category	Candles & Candle Holders
Products	Terracotta ceramic candles
Firm named in the title	Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores
Firms	Schottenstein, of Columbus, Ohio (distributor); Value City Department Stores, of Columbus, Ohio (distributor)
Units (US)	10,800
Hazard classes	fire
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1.

Description

The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.

Hazard

The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

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