Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-07-18). Hazards: fire. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07240 |
| Published | 2007-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Cinnamon Spice Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Vance Kitira |
| Firms | Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20. |
Description
The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.
Hazard
There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
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