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Product Recall Number: 02-007

Why was Ambria™ brand candle sets recalled?

The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proximity, they generate a significant amount of heat. Each of these hazards could lead to a fire, which could cause burn injuries to consumers.

Ambria™ brand candle sets
Here's product recall specific data for Ambria™ brand candle sets.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-007

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-10-14

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Ambria™ brand candle sets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Endar Corp. of Temecula, Calif., and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. of Bentonville, Ark., are voluntarily recalling 74,000 Ambria™ brand candle sets. The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proximity, they generate a significant amount of heat. Each of these hazards could lead to a fire, which could cause burn injuries to consumers.Wal-Mart has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.The 9-Piece Harvest Centerpiece Collection candle set contains seven candles (three white pillars, two red apple shaped novelty candles, and two yellow leaf shaped novelty candles), potpourri and a round 12-inch copper color plate.Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candles from September 1, 2001 through September 20, 2001 for about $10.Consumers should stop using the candle sets immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. Consumers also can call Endar Corp. toll-free at (800) 562-9974 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proximity, they generate a significant amount of heat. Each of these hazards could lead to a fire, which could cause burn injuries to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 74000

  • Incidents: Wal-Mart has received no reports of incidents.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candle sets immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. Consumers can also call Endar Corp. toll-free at (800) 562-9974 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

  • Sold At: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candles from September 1, 2001 through September 20, 2001 for about $10.

  • 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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