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Fire / OverheatingDecember 22, 1999CPSC #00040

CPSC, Fashion Bug Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

Product
Candles
Units affected
6,300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

These gold-colored candles come in the shape of a Christmas tree or cherubs. The tree candle is about 7 inches high, and packaged in a cellophane wrapper. A label on the bottom reads, "Made in China." The cherub candle is about 3 inches high, sold in pairs and packaged in a red box with a gold-colored lid.

Hazard

The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer, that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles, from November 1999 through December 1999, for about $4.
View official CPSC recall

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