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CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book

U.S. CPSCBurnsOct 15, 2003
Recalled "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book
Recalled "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book

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

Hazard

The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.

Sold on

Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20.

Contact the company

Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.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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