Dried Flower Candles
CPSC Recall #02-090 — January 23, 2002
Product
Dried Flower Candles
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio, are voluntarily recalling about 6,400 botanical candles, which contain dried flowers. The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4-inches high by 4-inches wide.
Hazard
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units Affected
6,400
Sold At
Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide from January 2001 through December 2001 for about $4.