The Paper Magic Group Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.
- Units
- About 31,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6
- 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 Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket.
The file
- Sold at
- Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $6.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa.
Incident log
The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
For more information, call The Paper Magic Group at (800) 258-1044 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 FEB 20 2001; last revised APR 14 2026.