CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins

Affected

The recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall with an approximate burn time of 35 hours. The lidded tins are silver with fragrance name labels on the side. Fragrances include Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème and Lemon Torte.

The file

Sold at

Home Interiors' fundraising programs and through direct sales associates, from April 2005 through May 3, 2005, for $8.

Product type

Candles & Candle Holders

Made in

United States

Recalled by

Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas

Incident log

There have been ten reports of candles flaring up. Some surfaces where candle tins were placed were scorched by these candles. No injuries have been reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled candles should go to the firm's Web site at www.homeinteriors.com and click on the candle tin recall for instructions on how to return the candle tins free of charge. Consumers without Internet access can call the firm directly at the toll-free number listed below. Information will be available as of Friday, May 27, 2005 via the Home Interiors' website and the toll-free number. For every candle tin returned, consumers will receive a replacement Home Interiors Candle Tin of the same fragrance and also one of Home Interiors' fragranced body care products.

For additional information, contact Home Interiors at (972) 695-1061 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.homeinteriors.com