CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-15). Hazards: burn. About 5,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04010 |
| Published | 2003-10-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-06 |
| Product category | Books & Accessories |
| Products | Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book |
| Firm named in the title | John Wiley & Sons Inc. |
| Firms | John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,400 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20. |
Description
The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
Hazard
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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