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Schottenstein · Recalled

CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles

Fire & burns

The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.

Units
About 10,800
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$1
Remedy
See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.

The file

Sold at
Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1.
Product type
Candles & Candle Holders
Made in
Not stated
Recalled by
Schottenstein, of Columbus, Ohio, Value City Department Stores, of Columbus, Ohio

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.

Consumers may contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime.

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.

Notice first dated MAY 24 2001; last revised MAR 04 2026.

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