Recalls / 2013-06-27

Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard

13230 · Recalled 2013-06-27 · CPSC page

Swan Creek Candle Co. Loose Votive Candles

Description

The recalled votive candles were sold loose, not in any container, and were displayed in open trays or bins. The candles are 2 inches high and are wider at the top measuring 1.75 inch diameter on top and 1.5 inch at the base. The candles were sold in dozens of fragrance varieties and colors. The votive candles were not individually labeled with any prices, model numbers, names, date codes or fragrance descriptions.

Hazards

The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Reported injuries

Swan Creek Candle has received about 89 reports of the loose votive candles with high or erratic flames including four reports of minor burns. The firm has not received any reports of fire or property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candles and return them to any Swan Creek Candle company stores for a full refund or a replacement poured votive candle in a votive glass. Consumers who purchased online at www.swancreekcandle.com can contact Swan Creek Candle Co. to arrange a refund or replacement candle. Consumers who purchased at other candle shops can return to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Loose Votive Candles		About 715,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Swan Creek Candle Co.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Swan Creek Candle company stores in Florida, Michigan, Ohio, other small candle shops nationwide, on-line at www.swancreekcandle.com

Consumer contact

Swan Creek Candle Co. toll-free at (888) 804-8492 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.swancreeekcandle.com and click on "Candle Recall" at the bottom of the home page or e-mail at scc.votiveissue@gmail.com for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 13230. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.