CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-10-06). Hazards: fire, burn. About 48,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06003 |
| Published | 2005-10-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Wal-Mart |
| Firms | Dan Dee International Ltd., of Jersey City, N.J. (manufacturer); Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 48,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10. |
Description
One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.
Hazard
The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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