CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-31). Hazards: fire, burn. About 300,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05183 |
| Published | 2005-05-31 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Home Interiors Fundraising Candle Tin Series |
| Firm named in the title | Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. |
| Firms | Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 300,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Interiors' fundraising programs and through direct sales associates, from April 2005 through May 3, 2005, for $8. |
Description
The recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall with an approximate burn time of 35 hours. The lidded tins are silver with fragrance name labels on the side. Fragrances include Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème and Lemon Torte.
Hazard
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled candles should go to the firm's Web site at www.homeinteriors.com and click on the candle tin recall for instructions on how to return the candle tins free of charge. Consumers without Internet access can call the firm directly at the toll-free number listed below. Information will be available as of Friday, May 27, 2005 via the Home Interiors' website and the toll-free number. For every candle tin returned, consumers will receive a replacement Home Interiors Candle Tin of the same fragrance and also one of Home Interiors' fragranced body care products.
Incidents and injuries
There have been ten reports of candles flaring up. Some surfaces where candle tins were placed were scorched by these candles. No injuries have been reported.
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