CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits
CPSC recall 02089 · announced January 24, 2002 · Value City And Schottenstein Stores · 2,300 units affected
The product
The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two glass holders, and two plastic candleholders. The candleholders are in the shapes of a bumblebee and a dragonfly, or a tulip and a daisy. The gel is scented in fruit flavors. The kits have model numbers "3041" or "3042" written on the box. Other writing on the box includes, "Express Ways!™ Gel Candles." "Scent- sational Colored Gel!" and "AGES 8 AND OLDER."
The hazard
When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC has received two reports of consumers claiming the plastic candleholder melted and started a fire. One report involved substantial damage to the consumer's home, and a consumer reportedly suffered burns to his hands and feet. The other report involved minor damage to furniture.
Sold at: Value City and Schottenstein discount stores nationwide sold these gel candle kits, from July 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Value City at (888) 870-9181 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.valuecity.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.