Recalls / 2004-03-18

CPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles

04101 · Recalled 2004-03-18 · CPSC page

Description

The votive candles were sold individually and in sets. A label on the bottom of the votive candle reads: Real Essence 1½" x 2½". The specific recalled votive candles are: Rosewood Tea; Lilac Blossom; Vintage Leather; Brushed Suede; Warm Vanilla Sugar; Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin; Spiced Cider; and Amber Myrrh. These votive candles were also sold in a six-pack set: Lilac Blossom, Spiced Cider, and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. In addition, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin was sold in "the scented home quartet" set. This recall does not apply to any other Real Essence votive candles.

Hazards

These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

The company has received nine complaints of votive candles burning with high flame, two of which involved minor injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn Candle Company store for a merchandise credit, merchandise exchange, or a full cash refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
"Real Essence" votive candles		733,000

Parties

Manufacturers: Bath and Body Works, The White Barn Candle Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: Bath, Body Works, The White Barn Candle Company sold these votive candles, sets, from March 2003 to February 2004, for $1.25 to $18.00.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Bath & Body Works and The White Barn Candle Company at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. Visit the company's website at: www.bathandbodyworks.com

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Source: CPSC recall 04101. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.