Nature's Finest · Recalled
CPSC, Nature's Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles
The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and in burns to consumers.
- Units
- About 727,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $8–$11
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The gel candles come in a glass container in either 5.5-oz or 11-oz. sizes. They were sold in multiple colors and scents. There is a label on the front of the candle reading "Nature's Finest Candles." The UPC codes of the recalled candles, located on a sticker on the bottom of the candles, are 3863300100 through 3863300114 and 3863300200 through 3863300214. This recall includes only Nature's Finest gel candles. Other Nature's Finest candles are not involved in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Drug and grocery stores nationwide, from June 2001 though February 2005, for between $8 and $11.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Nature's Finest, of Marble Falls, Texas
Incident log
Nature's Finest has received four reports of the surface layer of gel burning, creating high flames. There are two reported burn injuries to consumers' hands, which required medical treatment.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Nature's Finest to receive a full refund.
Call Nature's Finest at (800) 964-6804 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.naturesfinestcandles.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 MAR 28 2005; last revised SEP 26 2024.