Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07111 · announced February 22, 2007 · M & A Global Technologies Inc., Doing Business As Spa At Home · 1,700 units affected
The product
This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle.
The hazard
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): M & A Global Technologies has received seven reports of flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and soot damage. There have been four reports of burn injuries to consumer's hands.
Sold at: Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact M & A Global Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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.