CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
CPSC recall 02090 · announced January 24, 2002 · Value City And Schottenstein Stores · 6,400 units affected
The product
The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4 inches high by 4 inches wide.
The hazard
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards 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): Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
Sold at: Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Value City toll-free at (888) 278-6370 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit 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.