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CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJan 24, 2002
Recalled Gel Candle Kits
Recalled Gel Candle Kits

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Hazard

When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC has received two reports of consumers claiming the plastic candleholder melted and started a fire. One report involved substantial damage to the consumer's home, and a consumer reportedly suffered burns to his hands and feet. The other report involved minor damage to furniture.

Product description

The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two glass holders, and two plastic candleholders. The candleholders are in the shapes of a bumblebee and a dragonfly, or a tulip and a daisy. The gel is scented in fruit flavors. The kits have model numbers "3041" or "3042" written on the box. Other writing on the box includes, "Express Ways!™ Gel Candles." "Scent- sational Colored Gel!" and "AGES 8 AND OLDER."

Sold on

Value City and Schottenstein discount stores nationwide sold these gel candle kits, from July 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.

Contact the company

For more information, call Value City at (888) 870-9181 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.valuecity.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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