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Recalled Christmas Candle Set

Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC) · Recalled

Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Fire & burnsTip-over

The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Units
About 13,000
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$4–$13
Remedy
See notice

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Affected

This recall involves the 2-piece Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high.

The file

Sold at
SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.
Product type
Holiday Items (except lights)
Made in
China
Recalled by
Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.

For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company's Web site at www.smcorp.com/recall

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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 DEC 20 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.

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