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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 7, 2004CPSC #04061

CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles

Product
Candles
Units affected
92,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."

Hazard

Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.

Photos

Recalled Thematic Candle
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