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Product Recall Number: 00-040

Why was Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs) recalled?

The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs)
Here's product recall specific data for Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs).

  • Product Recall Number: 00-040

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1999-12-21

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs)

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fashion Bug, of Bensalem, Pa., is recalling about 6,300 gold-colored candles. The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported. These gold-colored candles come in the shape of a Christmas tree or cherubs. The tree candle is about 7 inches high, and packaged in a cellophane wrapper. A label on the bottom reads, "Made in China." The cherub candle is about 3 inches high, sold in pairs and packaged in a red box with a gold-colored lid. Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles from November 1999 through December 1999 for about $4. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store for a refund. For more information, call Fashion Bug at (800) 478-2957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 6,300

  • Incidents: Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store for a refund.

  • Sold At: Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles from November 1999 through December 1999 for about $4.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed