Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China."
The file
- Sold at
- Gift shops, drug stores, and florists nationwide sold the candles, from September 2000 through January 2001, for about $2.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Incident log
CPSC and Midwest of Cannon Falls have not received any reports of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
For more information, call Midwest of Cannon Falls toll-free at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 03 2001; last revised FEB 25 2026.