CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
CPSC recall 04049 · announced December 12, 2003 · Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China · 69,804 units affected
The product
Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.
The hazard
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through November 2003, for about $10.
Consumer contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.