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CPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 18, 2004
Recalled "Real Essence" votive candles
Recalled "Real Essence" votive candles
Recalled "Real Essence" votive candles
Recalled "Real Essence" votive candles
Recalled "Real Essence" votive candles
Recalled "Real Essence" votive candles

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

Hazard

These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn Candle Company store for a merchandise credit, merchandise exchange, or a full cash refund.

Incidents & injuries

The company has received nine complaints of votive candles burning with high flame, two of which involved minor injuries.

Product description

The votive candles were sold individually and in sets. A label on the bottom of the votive candle reads: Real Essence 1½" x 2½". The specific recalled votive candles are: Rosewood Tea; Lilac Blossom; Vintage Leather; Brushed Suede; Warm Vanilla Sugar; Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin; Spiced Cider; and Amber Myrrh. These votive candles were also sold in a six-pack set: Lilac Blossom, Spiced Cider, and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. In addition, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin was sold in "the scented home quartet" set. This recall does not apply to any other Real Essence votive candles.

Sold on

Bath and Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company stores nationwide sold these votive candles and sets, from March 2003 to February 2004, for $1.25 to $18.00.

Contact the company

For more information, call Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. Visit the company's website at: www.bathandbodyworks.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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