"Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book

CPSC Recall #04-010 — October 14, 2003

Recall #04-010 Date: October 14, 2003 Remedy: Refund

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