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CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsApr 3, 2001
Recalled duck-shaped candle
Recalled duck-shaped candle

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

Hazard

When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Midwest of Cannon Falls have not received any reports of injuries.

Product description

The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China."

Sold on

Gift shops, drug stores, and florists nationwide sold the candles, from September 2000 through January 2001, for about $2.

Contact the company

For more information, call Midwest of Cannon Falls toll-free at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.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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