Wal-Mart · Recalled
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- Units
- About 48,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dan Dee International Ltd., of Jersey City, N.J., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Dan Dee International at (800) 477-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmartstores.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 OCT 06 2005; last revised MAY 23 2014.
