CPSC, Fashion Bug Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

Fire & burns

The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Units: About 6,300
Reports: 1
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $4
Remedy: See notice

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Affected

These gold-colored candles come in the shape of a Christmas tree or cherubs. The tree candle is about 7 inches high, and packaged in a cellophane wrapper. A label on the bottom reads, "Made in China." The cherub candle is about 3 inches high, sold in pairs and packaged in a red box with a gold-colored lid.

The file

Sold at: Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles, from November 1999 through December 1999, for about $4.
Product type: Candles & Candle Holders
Made in: China
Recalled by: Fashion Bug, of Bensalem, Pa.

Incident log

Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer, that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store, for a refund.

For more information, call Fashion Bug at (800) 478-2957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.