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CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsOct 13, 1999
Recalled Halloween pumpkin tealight candle
Recalled Halloween pumpkin tealight candle

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

Hazard

The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately, and return the candles to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund and a $10 gift certificate per customer.

Incidents & injuries

A Bath & Body Works store received one report of a candle generating a high flame. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled tealight candle has an orange pumpkin face, with yellow eyes, nose and mouth and a green stem. Purple outlines the features on the pumpkin face. The wick is placed above the pumpkin's nose. The candle is contained in an aluminum base. A label on the base of the candle reads in part, "Specially made in China for Bath & Body Works."

Sold on

Bath & Body Works stores nationwide sold the candles, throughout September 1999, for about $1.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should call Bath & Body Works toll-free at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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