"Fireplace in a Box" Candle Kits

CPSC Recall #06-158 — May 8, 2006

Recall #06-158 Date: May 8, 2006 Remedy: Refund

Product

"Fireplace in a Box" Candle Kits

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Running Press Book Publishers, of Philadelphia, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 78,500 "Fireplace in a Box" Candle Kits. The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: "Fireplace in a Box" Candle KitsUnits: About 78,500Distributor: Running Press Book Publishers, of Philadelphia, Pa.Hazard: The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: The recalled Fireplace in a Box kit includes a 2.5-inch high by 2.5-inch wide plastic fireplace that resembles stone masonry with a black mantle, a tea light candle to fit inside the fireplace, and a small booklet "Fireplace in a Box." "Fireplace in a Box," "Mega Mini Kits," and "ISBN 0-7624-1603-3" is printed on the fireplace's packaging.Sold at: Chain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase, or directly to: Running Press, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall. Consumers returning the product to Running Press directly must include full names and addresses and can expect to receive a check within four to six weeks.Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Running Press at (800) 343-4499 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.perseusbooksgroup.com/runningpr.

Hazard

The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase, or directly to: Running Press, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall. Consumers returning the product to Running Press directly must include full names and addresses and can expect to receive a check within four to six weeks.

Units Affected

About 78,500

Sold At

Chain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8.

Manufactured In

China