CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles

Recalled May 24, 2001 · CPSC recall 01160c · Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores

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.

Units

About 10,800

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

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

Product

Terracotta ceramic candles

Distributed by

Schottenstein, of Columbus, Ohio · Value City Department Stores, of Columbus, Ohio

Retailers

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

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