CPSC, Xanadu Candle Co. Announce Recall of Candles
What was recalled
These candles were all sold in glass containers. A label on the bottom of these candles reads, "Nature's Preserves™" "Home Fragrance Filled" or "Spring Hydrangea." The "Nature's Preserves™" candles include a 16-ounce canning jar container filled with imitation fruit, a 10-ounce round container filled with imitation flowers, jars containing candy corn or jelly beans, containers filled with star or tree shapes, square-shaped jars containing imitation vegetables, and "Beauty In Bloom™ Botanical" candles. The "Home Fragrance" candles are sold in iced tea/lemonade glasses, champagne flutes and sherbet glasses. The "Spring Hydrangea" candles were round containers filled with imitation flowers. The bottom label on all the candles reads, "Trim wick to 1/4" before each lighting," "The White Barn Candle Co." and/or "Bath & Body Works."
Hazard
These candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries
Xanadu Candle Co. has received seven reports of candles burning, with high flames resulting in minor burns to consumers.
Where it was sold
- Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Co. stores nationwide sold these candles, from June 1999 through January 2001, for between $15 and $25.
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