Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs)
CPSC Recall #00-040 — December 21, 1999
Product
Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs)
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fashion Bug, of Bensalem, Pa., is recalling about 6,300 gold-colored candles. The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported. These gold-colored candles come in the shape of a Christmas tree or cherubs. The tree candle is about 7 inches high, and packaged in a cellophane wrapper. A label on the bottom reads, "Made in China." The cherub candle is about 3 inches high, sold in pairs and packaged in a red box with a gold-colored lid. Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles from November 1999 through December 1999 for about $4. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store for a refund. For more information, call Fashion Bug at (800) 478-2957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store for a refund.
Units Affected
About 6,300
Sold At
Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles from November 1999 through December 1999 for about $4.
Manufactured In
China