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CPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 11, 2003
Recalled 6-ounce Christmas Candle
Recalled 6-ounce Christmas Candle

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

Hazard

The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the 6-ounce Christmas candles immediately and return any unused candles to Blue Star Candles, L.P. at 505 32nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79404. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a full refund, including shipping cost, of the candles.

Incidents & injuries

Blue Star Candles, L.P. has received five reports of the candles burning irregularly. There have been no reports of injuries.

Product description

The 6-ounce red Christmas candles are packaged in an 18-count box labeled "Christmas Candles." Each candle sits in a 6-ounce tin container. A label on the bottom of the candle reads in part, "Merry Christmas" with either a Santa Claus or Christmas tree printed on the candle. The candles have a cinnamon spice fragrance named Christmas Joy. Only the 6-ounce candle size is included in the recall.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Blue Star Candles, L.P. at (877) 391-4526 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bluestarcandles.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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