Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 07304 · announced September 6, 2007 · The Hayes · 83,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.
The hazard
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.
Sold at: Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8.
Consumer contact: For further information, contact Hayes at (800) 838-5053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesco.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.