CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins
CPSC recall 05183 · announced May 31, 2005 · Home Interiors & Gifts · 300,000 units affected
The product
The recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall with an approximate burn time of 35 hours. The lidded tins are silver with fragrance name labels on the side. Fragrances include Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème and Lemon Torte.
The hazard
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled candles should go to the firm's Web site at www.homeinteriors.com and click on the candle tin recall for instructions on how to return the candle tins free of charge. Consumers without Internet access can call the firm directly at the toll-free number listed below. Information will be available as of Friday, May 27, 2005 via the Home Interiors' website and the toll-free number. For every candle tin returned, consumers will receive a replacement Home Interiors Candle Tin of the same fragrance and also one of Home Interiors' fragranced body care products.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been ten reports of candles flaring up. Some surfaces where candle tins were placed were scorched by these candles. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Home Interiors' fundraising programs and through direct sales associates, from April 2005 through May 3, 2005, for $8.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Home Interiors at (972) 695-1061 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.homeinteriors.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.