Product Recall Number: 02-090
Why was Dried Flower Candles recalled?
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 02-090
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-01-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Dried Flower Candles
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio, are voluntarily recalling about 6,400 botanical candles, which contain dried flowers. The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4-inches high by 4-inches wide.
Hazard Description: When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 6400
Incidents: Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold At: Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide from January 2001 through December 2001 for about $4.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed