Product Recall Number: 01-160c

Product Recall Number: 01-160c

Product Safety Warning Number:

Date: 2001-05-23

Product Safety Warning Date:

Name Of Product: Terracotta ceramic candles

Description: PRODUCT: Candles - Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores, of Columbus, Ohio, are voluntarily recalling about 10,800 candles. 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. Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles from October 2000 through December 2000 for about $1.PROBLEM: The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.

Hazard Description: The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.

Consumer Action: None Listed

Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

Remedy Type: Refund

Units: About 10,800

Incidents: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.

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

Importers: None Listed

Manufacturers: None Listed

Distributors: None Listed

Manufactured In: None Listed

Custom Label: None Listed

Custom Field: None Listed