Recalls / 2005-10-06

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets

06003 · Recalled 2005-10-06 · CPSC page

Description

One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.

Hazards

The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Reported injuries

Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets		About 48,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Dan Dee International Ltd.
Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Made in: China
Sold at: Wal-Mart, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dan Dee International at (800) 477-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

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Source: CPSC recall 06003. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.