CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
What was recalled
One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.
Hazard
The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Injuries
Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10.
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