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

Recalled April 3, 2001 · CPSC recall 01118 · Midwest

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.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

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

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."

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Duck-shaped candles

Imported by

Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

UPC

738449388198

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