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CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
Recalled October 15, 2003 · CPSC recall 04010 · John Wiley & Sons
Hazard
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
5,400
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
What to do
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.com
Product
Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book
Manufacturer(s)
John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Retailers
Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →