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Fire / OverheatingOctober 13, 1999CPSC #00004

CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works

Product
Candles
Units affected
21,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled tealight candle has an orange pumpkin face, with yellow eyes, nose and mouth and a green stem. Purple outlines the features on the pumpkin face. The wick is placed above the pumpkin's nose. The candle is contained in an aluminum base. A label on the base of the candle reads in part, "Specially made in China for Bath & Body Works."

Hazard

The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Injuries

A Bath & Body Works store received one report of a candle generating a high flame. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Bath & Body Works stores nationwide sold the candles, throughout September 1999, for about $1.

Photos

Recalled Halloween pumpkin tealight candle
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