Product Recall Number: 07-240
Why was Cinnamon Spice Candles recalled?
There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 07-240
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-07-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Cinnamon Spice Candles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Cinnamon Spice Candles. There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Cinnamon Spice CandlesUnits: About 2,000Importer: Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.Hazard: There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.Sold at: Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: ThailandRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://vancekitira.com.
Hazard Description: There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,000
Incidents: The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
Sold At: Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.
Importers: Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Thailand
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed