Christmas Candle Sets

CPSC Recall #08-144 — December 19, 2007

Recall #08-144 Date: December 19, 2007 Remedy: Refund

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

The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Units Affected

About 13,000

Sold At

SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.

Manufactured In

China