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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
Recalled December 12, 2003 · CPSC recall 04049 · Wal-Mart
Hazard
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Units
69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift set
Incidents / injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.
Description
Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Contact
Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday.
Product
Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set, Snowman Candle gift set, and Snowflake Candle gift set
Manufacturer(s)
Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China
Imported by
Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through November 2003, for about $10.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →