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Fire / OverheatingDecember 12, 2003CPSC #04049

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

Product
Candles
Units affected
69,804
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.

Hazard

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

Injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through November 2003, for about $10.

Photos

Recalled Snowman Candle gift setRecalled Snow House Candle gift setRecalled Recalled Snowflake Candle gift set
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