Recalls / 2006-06-26

The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard

06196 · Recalled 2006-06-26 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in color. There is a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front of the candle and the candle is molded in the shape of a bag. Inside the candle is a varying amount of money from a $1 coin to a $50 bill. Hang tags on the candle identify the candle as "The Money Bag by The Original Treasure Candle, ® Inc." They were sold under item numbers BI4372, BR4372, RA7372, RB4372, RG4372 and RW4372. The item number is not written on the candle.

Hazards

The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.

Reported injuries

The Swiss Colony has received four reports of incidents involving the candle igniting nearby combustibles, including one report of extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
"Money Bag" Candles		About 65,500

Parties

Distributor: The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis.
Made in: United States
Sold at: The Swiss Colony catalog, Web site, outlet from September 1997 through April 2006 for about $20.

Consumer contact

For additional information, consumers should contact The Swiss Colony at (800) 991-4442 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swisscolony.com

Source: CPSC recall 06196. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.