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Product Recall Number: 04-101

Why was "Real Essence" votive candles recalled?

These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

"Real Essence" votive candles
Here's product recall specific data for "Real Essence" votive candles.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-101

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-03-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Real Essence" votive candles

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company of Columbus, Ohio, are voluntarily recalling "Real Essence" votive candles. These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: "Real Essence" votive candlesUnits: 733,000Manufacturer: Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company of Columbus, OhioHazard: These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The company has received nine complaints of votive candles burning with high flame, two of which involved minor injuries.Description: The votive candles were sold individually and in sets. A label on the bottom of the votive candle reads: Real Essence 1-1/2" x 2-1/2". The specific recalled votive candles are: Rosewood Tea; Lilac Blossom; Vintage Leather; Brushed Suede; Warm Vanilla Sugar; Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin; Spiced Cider; and Amber Myrrh. These votive candles were also sold in a six-pack set: Lilac Blossom, Spiced Cider, and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. In addition, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin was sold in "the scented home quartet" set. This recall does not apply to any other Real Essence votive candles.Sold at: Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company stores nationwide sold these votive candles and sets from March 2003 to February 2004 for $1.25 to $18.00.Manufactured in: USARemedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn Candle Company store for a merchandise credit, merchandise exchange, or a full cash refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. Visit the company's website at: www.bathandbodyworks.com.

  • Hazard Description: These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: 733000

  • Incidents: The company has received nine complaints of votive candles burning with high flame, two of which involved minor injuries.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn Candle Company store for a merchandise credit, merchandise exchange, or a full cash refund.

  • Sold At: Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company stores nationwide sold these votive candles and sets from March 2003 to February 2004 for $1.25 to $18.00.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company of Columbus, Ohio

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed