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Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recalled September 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 07304 · Hayes
Hazard
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.
Units
About 83,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.
Description
The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.
Contact
For further information, contact Hayes at (800) 838-5053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesco.com
Product
Avant Yarde Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles
Imported by
The Hayes Company Inc., of Valley Center, Kan.
Retailers
Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →