CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-12-12). Hazards: fire. About 69,804 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04049 |
| Published | 2003-12-12 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-14 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set, Snowman Candle gift set, and Snowflake Candle gift set |
| Firm named in the title | Wal-Mart |
| Firms | Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China (manufacturer); Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 69,804 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through November 2003, for about $10. |
Description
Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.
Hazard
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.
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