"Snow Friends" Christmas Candles

CPSC Recall #01-508 — February 4, 2001

Recall #01-508 Date: February 4, 2001 Remedy: Refund

Product

"Snow Friends" Christmas Candles

Description

PRODUCT: Christmas candles - Alene Candles Inc. of Milford, N.H., is voluntarily recalling approximately 38,000 Christmas candles. The 22.5-ounce Christmas candle is in a ceramic container. It has three wicks and red wax. The ceramic container is decorated with an ice skating snow couple, and was sold as part of the "Snow Friends" Collection. The candle scent is cinnamon stick. Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide sold these candles from October 2000 through December 2000 for about $20.PROBLEM: These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Alene Candles has received three reports of high flame. No injuries or property damage have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using this recalled candle immediately and return it to any Bath & Body Works or White Barn Candle store for a refund and a $10 gift certificate. For additional information, consumers should call Bath & Body Works/White Barn Candle Co. Customer Service at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard

These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Alene Candles has received three reports of high flame. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this recalled candle immediately and return it to any Bath & Body Works or White Barn Candle store for a refund and a $10 gift certificate. 

Units Affected

Approximately 38,000

Sold At

The candle scent is cinnamon stick. Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide sold these candles from October 2000 through December 2000 for about $20.