CPSC, Lang Candles Ltd. Announce Recall of Melting Pot Gift Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-09-25). Hazards: fire, burn. About 9,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03199 |
| Published | 2003-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-30 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Melting Pot Gift Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Lang Candles Ltd. |
| Firms | Lang Candles Ltd., of Delafield, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 9,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Small craft and candle stores sold the Melting Pot Gift Sets, from May 2003 through August 2003, for about $20. |
Description
Each melting pot gift set is packaged in a heart-shaped paperboard gift box with a ceramic melting pot (simmer pot), four individually wrapped scented wax melters of various scents, and six tea light candles that have "Lang" printed on the top. The gift sets diffuse aroma by liquefying the scented wax melter on top of the melting pot through the use of a tea light candle placed in the bottom of the melter. The gift sets were sold in nine different themes/styles printed on the exterior of the gift box lid and melting pot. The name of the theme and its respective "Part Number" are printed on the label affixed to the underside of the gift box: Warm Your Heart 0614001, Above the Fruited Plains 0614002, Noel Rose 0614003, Holiday Bounty 0614004, All Decked Out 0614005, Stars Stars Stars 0614006, Herb Garden 0614007, Home and Heart 0614008, and Frances' Garden 0614009.
Hazard
The melting pots can produce excessive flame and/or ignite, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Lang is offering a full refund for each returned gift set. For instruction information, contact Lang.
Incidents and injuries
Lang has received nine reports of the melting pots producing excessive flame and/or igniting. Six of these involved burn injuries to hands and five involved minor property damage.
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