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Product Recall Number: 95-026

Why was Scentex "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles" recalled?

Due to a manufacturing error, the wick of the candle is positioned in such a way that the potpourri inside the wax of the candle may ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard.

Scentex "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles"
Here's product recall specific data for Scentex "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles".

  • Product Recall Number: 95-026

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1994-11-28

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Scentex "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles"

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Scentex Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 97,000 "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles." Scentex candles in decorative tins are not included in this recall. Due to a manufacturing error, the wick of the candle is positioned in such a way that the potpourri inside the wax of the candle may ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard. Scentex received one report of flare up from England associated with the use of this potpourri candle. There was no injury. The Earth Scents candles, which can be identified by its oval shape and the visible appearance of potpourri in the bottom half of the wax candle, were sold nationwide in retail stores and specialty shops from August 10, 1994 through October 1, 1994. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a safer replacement potpourri candle. Consumers with questions can call Scentex collect at (312) 278-0700.

  • Hazard Description: Due to a manufacturing error, the wick of the candle is positioned in such a way that the potpourri inside the wax of the candle may ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 97,000

  • Incidents: Scentex received one report of flare up from England associated with the use of this potpourri candle. There was no injury.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a safer replacement potpourri candle.

  • Sold At: None Listed

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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