Sequin Glitter Candles
CPSC Recall #08-014 — October 8, 2007
Product
Sequin Glitter Candles
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 9,600 Sequin Glitter Candles. The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Sequin Glitter CandlesUnits: About 29,000Distributor: Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.Hazard: The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves glitter candles in three styles.UPCSize/Shape0 00014 42442 73 inches across x 3 inches tall0 00014 42441 03 inches across x 6 inches tall0 00014 42444 16 inches tall, teardrop shapeThe candles were available in gold, silver and red. The UPC label can be located on the product's packaging.Sold at: Christmas Tree Shop retail locations nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $1.70 and $3.00.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For a list of stores, visit the firm's website.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.christmastreeshops.com.
Hazard
The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 29,000
Sold At
Christmas Tree Shop retail locations nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $1.70 and $3.00.
Manufactured In
China