Product Recall Number: 98-119
Why was Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles recalled?
These candles present a fire hazard because their flasks can overheat and burn with high flames.
Product Recall Number: 98-119
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1998-06-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RJS Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y., is conducting a recall of 1,222 Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles. These candles present a fire hazard because their flasks can overheat and burn with high flames. CPSC and RJS have received two reports from consumers that the candle displayed high flames and the leather wrap melted, which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. The Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles are silver votives that have a saddle-brown-color leather wrap sleeves, and are filled with yellow wax. They have item code RLT027 on their packaging. The packaging is a multicolored brown and green paisley paper box with clear front cover, green ribbon and hang tag. A hang tag is attached to the packaging showing a horse and rider scene. There also are use instructions located in the box. Major department stores and specialty stores, including Polo, Bloomingdales and Saks 5th Avenue, nationwide have sold these candles between September 1995 and April 1998 for about $30. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers should call RJS Inc. at (800) 228-5942 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: These candles present a fire hazard because their flasks can overheat and burn with high flames.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 1222
Incidents: CPSC and RJS have received two reports from consumers that the candle displayed high flames and the leather wrap melted, which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Sold At: Major department stores and specialty stores, including Polo, Bloomingdales and Saks 5th Avenue, nationwide have sold these candles between September 1995 and April 1998 for about $30.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
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Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed