Vance Kitira · Recalled
Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard
There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 2,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.
The file
- Sold at
- Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- Thailand
- Recalled by
- Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://vancekitira.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 JUL 18 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
