Product Recall Number: 04-061
Why was Thematic Candles recalled?
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 04-061
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-01-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Thematic Candles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 92,000 Thematic Candles. Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Thematic CandlesUnits: 92,000Manufacturer: Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.Hazard: Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.Description: The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured between 1-1/2 to 4 inches in height and 2-1/2 to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."Sold at: Small craft and candle stores sold the candles from September 2001 through May 2003 for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.Consumer Contact: Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's website).
Hazard Description: Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 92000
Incidents: Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
Sold At: Small craft and candle stores sold the candles from September 2001 through May 2003 for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed