CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-02-20). Hazards: burn. About 31,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`01509`
Published	2001-02-20
Last updated	2026-04-14
Product category	Candles & Candle Holders
Products	Peppermint Basket Candles
Firm named in the title	The Paper Magic Group Inc.
Firms	The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa. (manufacturer)
Units (US)	31,000
Hazard classes	burn
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $6.

Description

The Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket.

Hazard

The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Incidents and injuries

The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury.

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