Gold Pine Cone Candle Sets

CPSC Recall #07-274 — August 14, 2007

Recall #07-274 Date: August 14, 2007 Remedy: Dispose, No Remedy Available

Product

Gold Pine Cone Candle Sets

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 Gold Pine Cone Candle Sets. The candles' exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.Name of Product: Gold Pine Cone Candle SetsUnits: About 24,000Importer: Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.Hazard: The candles' exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received one report of a flare-up with damage contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves Gold Pine Cone Candles (set of three), Item Numbers 1240 and R1240. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The set includes three candles of different sizes that sit on a gold plate.Sold at: Christmas stores, school fundraisers, mail order, and specialty stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2006 for between $4 and $25.Manufactured in: Hong KongRemedy: The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.

Hazard

The candles' exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.

Incidents / Injuries

CPSC has received one report of a flare-up with damage contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Units Affected

About 24,000

Sold At

Christmas stores, school fundraisers, mail order, and specialty stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2006 for between $4 and $25.

Importer

Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.

Manufactured In

Hong Kong