Recalls / 2003-12-12
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
04049 · Recalled 2003-12-12 · CPSC page
Description
Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.
Hazards
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Reported injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set, Snowman Candle gift set, and Snowflake Candle gift set | 69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift set |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China
- Importer
- Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through November 2003, for about $10.
Consumer contact
Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday.
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Source: CPSC recall 04049. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.