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CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJan 24, 2002
Recalled Dried Flower Candles
Recalled Dried Flower Candles

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.

Product description

The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4 inches high by 4 inches wide.

Sold on

Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.

Contact the company

For more information, call Value City toll-free at (888) 278-6370 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit 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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