CPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-03-18). Hazards: fire, burn. About 733,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04101 |
| Published | 2004-03-18 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-31 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Real Essence votive candles |
| Firm named in the title | Bath & Body Works |
| Firms | Bath and Body Works, of Columbus, Ohio (manufacturer); The White Barn Candle Company, of Columbus, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 733,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Bath and Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company stores nationwide sold these votive candles and sets, from March 2003 to February 2004, for $1.25 to $18.00. |
Description
The votive candles were sold individually and in sets. A label on the bottom of the votive candle reads: Real Essence 1½" x 2½". The specific recalled votive candles are: Rosewood Tea; Lilac Blossom; Vintage Leather; Brushed Suede; Warm Vanilla Sugar; Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin; Spiced Cider; and Amber Myrrh. These votive candles were also sold in a six-pack set: Lilac Blossom, Spiced Cider, and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. In addition, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin was sold in "the scented home quartet" set. This recall does not apply to any other Real Essence votive candles.
Hazard
These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn Candle Company store for a merchandise credit, merchandise exchange, or a full cash refund.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received nine complaints of votive candles burning with high flame, two of which involved minor injuries.
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