Product Recall Number: 08-144
Why was Christmas Candle Sets recalled?
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 08-144
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Christmas Candle Sets
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Christmas Candle Sets. The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Christmas Candle SetsUnits: About 13,000Distributor: Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.Hazard: The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves the 2-pieced Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6-1/4 inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high.Sold through: SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candle for a refund of the original purchase price.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company's website at www.smcorp.com/recall.
Hazard Description: The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 13,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candle for a refund of the original purchase price.
Sold At: SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed