CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
CPSC recall 04010 · announced October 15, 2003 · John Wiley And Sons · 5,400 units affected
The product
The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
The hazard
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20.
Consumer contact: Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.