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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsOct 6, 2005
Recalled Candle Gift Set
Recalled Candle Gift Set
Recalled Candle Gift Set
Recalled Candle Gift Set

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

Hazard

The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Dan Dee International at (800) 477-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmartstores.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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