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CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

U.S. CPSCFireDec 24, 2003
Recalled "Painted Snowman" Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set
Recalled "Painted Snowman" Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set

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

Hazard

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.

Product description

Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through December 2003, for about $10.

Contact the company

Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT 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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