Product Recall Number: 07-304
Why was "Avant Yarde" Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles recalled?
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-304
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-09-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: "Avant Yarde" Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Hayes Company Inc., of Valley Center, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 83,000 "Avant Yarde" Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles. The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Name of Product: "Avant Yarde" Decorative Glaze Outdoor CandlesUnits: About 83,000Importer/Distributor: The Hayes Company Inc., of Valley Center, Kan.Hazard: The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.Description: The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.Sold at: Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Hayes at (800) 838-5053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hayesco.com.
Hazard Description: The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 83,000
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.
Sold At: Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8.
Importers: The Hayes Company Inc., of Valley Center, Kan.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: The Hayes Company Inc., of Valley Center, Kan.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed