"Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book
CPSC Recall #04-010 — October 14, 2003
Product
"Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), John Wiley & Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J., is voluntarily recalling 5,400 "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Books. The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Name of product: "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" BookUnits: 5,400Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.Hazard: The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.Sold at: Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide from August 2003 through September 2003 for about $20.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.com.Media Contact: Susan Spilka at 201-748-6147.
Hazard
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
5,400
Sold At
Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide from August 2003 through September 2003 for about $20.
Manufacturer
John Wiley & Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Manufactured In
United States