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Product Recall Number: 01-509

Why was Peppermint Basket Candles recalled?

The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard if touched.

Peppermint Basket Candles
Here's product recall specific data for Peppermint Basket Candles.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-509

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-02-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Peppermint Basket Candles

  • Description: PRODUCT: - Peppermint Basket Candles - The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 31,000 Christmas candles. They consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket. Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles from October 2000 through December 2000 for about $6.PROBLEM: The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard if touched.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call The Paper Magic Group at (800) 258-1044 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard if touched.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 31,000

  • Incidents: The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

  • Sold At: Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles from October 2000 through December 2000 for about $6.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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