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CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles

U.S. CPSCFireMay 24, 2001
Recalled terracotta ceramic candles
Recalled terracotta ceramic candles

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

Hazard

The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.

Sold on

Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1.

Contact the company

Consumers may contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime.

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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