Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-09-06). Hazards: fire, burn. About 83,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07304 |
| Published | 2007-09-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Avant Yarde Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Hayes Company Inc. |
| Firms | The Hayes Company Inc., of Valley Center, Kan. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 83,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8. |
Description
The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.
Hazard
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.
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