Recalls

Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard


WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles

Units: About 33,000

Manufacturer: General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.

Hazard: The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price “$1.99” and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles’ plastic wrapping.

Sold exclusively at: Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.generalwaxrefund.com

 

Source: cpsc.gov


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