Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-06-27). Hazards: fire, burn. About 715,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13230 |
| Published | 2013-06-27 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-28 |
| Product category | Candles |
| Products | Loose Votive Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Swan Creek |
| Firms | Swan Creek Candle Co., of Swanton, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 715,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Swan Creek Candle company stores in Florida, Michigan and Ohio, other small candle shops nationwide and on-line at www.swancreekcandle.com from January 2012 through November 2012 for about $2. |
Description
The recalled votive candles were sold loose, not in any container, and were displayed in open trays or bins. The candles are 2 inches high and are wider at the top measuring 1.75 inch diameter on top and 1.5 inch at the base. The candles were sold in dozens of fragrance varieties and colors. The votive candles were not individually labeled with any prices, model numbers, names, date codes or fragrance descriptions.
Hazard
The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candles and return them to any Swan Creek Candle company stores for a full refund or a replacement poured votive candle in a votive glass. Consumers who purchased online at www.swancreekcandle.com can contact Swan Creek Candle Co. to arrange a refund or replacement candle. Consumers who purchased at other candle shops can return to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Swan Creek Candle has received about 89 reports of the loose votive candles with high or erratic flames including four reports of minor burns. The firm has not received any reports of fire or property damage.
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