Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 20, 2007 · CPSC recall 08144 · Christmas

Hazard

The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.

Units

About 13,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the 2-piece Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.

Contact

For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company's Web site at www.smcorp.com/recall

Product

Christmas Candle Sets

Distributed by

Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.

Retailers

SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →