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Fire / OverheatingSeptember 6, 2007CPSC #07304

Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Brand
Product
Candles
Units affected
83,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.

Hazard

The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8.

Photos

Recalled Decorative Glaze Outdoor CandlesRecalled Glaze Candle Label
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