Recalls / 2001-12-27

CPSC, Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles

02079 · Recalled 2001-12-27 · CPSC page

Description

The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, royal blue and gold) and three sizes. The small candle is about 8 inches tall and 5-1/2 inches wide, the medium-sized candle is about 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the tall candle is about 11-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. There is a round sticker on the bottom of each candle that contains warnings regarding the use of the candle, and indicates that the candle is made in Italy. The packaging for each candle also has a sales sticker with a SKU number. The SKU Number for the lime green candle is 3162 4045, and the SKU Number for the royal blue candle is 3162 4037. The SKU numbers for the gold candle are 57604026 (for the small candle), 57604034 (for the medium-sized candle) and 57604042 (for the large candle).

Hazards

The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Another retailer received one report of a similar candle that collapsed and spread the flame. No injuries or property damage were reported. Neither Neiman Marcus nor Bergdorf Goodman stores have received any reports of incidents or injuries.

Remedy

Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Pine Tree Candles		About 620

Parties

Importer: The Neiman Marcus Group Inc., of Dallas, Texas
Made in: Italy
Sold at: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman stores in New York sold the candles, from the early Fall through December 21, 2001, for $12-$14 (for the small candle), $15 (for the medium candle), $26 (for the large candle).

Consumer contact

For more information, call Neiman Marcus at (800) 634-6267 anytime.

Source: CPSC recall 02079. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.