Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC recall 08144 · announced December 20, 2007 · Specialty Merchandise Corporation (smc) · 13,000 units affected

The product

This recall involves the 2-piece Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high.

The hazard

The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company's Web site at www.smcorp.com/recall

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.