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Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireJul 18, 2007
Recalled Candle
Recalled Candle
Recalled Candle
Recalled Candle

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Hazard

There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.

Sold on

Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://vancekitira.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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