Product Recall Number: 07-111
Why was Gel Candles recalled?
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-111
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-02-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Gel Candles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 Gel Candles. The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Name of product: Gel CandlesUnits: About 1,700Manufacturer: M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.Hazard: The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: M & A Global Technologies has received seven reports of flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and soot damage. There have been four reports of burn injuries to consumer's hands.Description: This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle.Sold at: Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact M & A Global Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1,700
Incidents: M & A Global Technologies has received seven reports of flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and soot damage. There have been four reports of burn injuries to consumer's hands.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.
Sold At: Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed