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Fire / OverheatingMay 31, 2005CPSC #05183

CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins

Product
Candles
Units affected
300,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall with an approximate burn time of 35 hours. The lidded tins are silver with fragrance name labels on the side. Fragrances include Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème and Lemon Torte.

Hazard

The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Injuries

There have been ten reports of candles flaring up. Some surfaces where candle tins were placed were scorched by these candles. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Home Interiors' fundraising programs and through direct sales associates, from April 2005 through May 3, 2005, for $8.

Photos

Recalled Candle Tin
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