Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 7, 2010 · CPSC recall 11061 · Silver

Hazard

The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 12,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves metallic pillar candles sold in two sizes: 2.8 by 4 inches and 2.8 by 6 inches. "Metallic Pillar Candle" and UPC code 886718560827 or 886718560926 is printed on the bottom of the candles' plastic wrapping.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Bed Bath and Beyond store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.generalwaxbbbrefund.com

Product

Silver Metallic Pillar Candles

Manufacturer(s)

General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.

Retailers

Bed Bath and Beyond stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for between $8 and $10.

Made in

United States

UPC

886718560827 · 886718560926

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