CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint
CPSC recall 04057 · announced December 24, 2003 · Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China · 10,085 units affected
The product
Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.
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 December 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.