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CPSC, Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles

Reported: December 27, 2001 Initiated: December 27, 2001 #02079

Product Description

The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, royal blue and gold) and three sizes. The small candle is about 8 inches tall and 5-1/2 inches wide, the medium-sized candle is about 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the tall candle is about 11-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. There is a round sticker on the bottom of each candle that contains warnings regarding the use of the candle, and indicates that the candle is made in Italy. The packaging for each candle also has a sales sticker with a SKU number. The SKU Number for the lime green candle is 3162 4045, and the SKU Number for the royal blue candle is 3162 4037. The SKU numbers for the gold candle are 57604026 (for the small candle), 57604034 (for the medium-sized candle) and 57604042 (for the large candle).

Reason for Recall

The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, royal blue and gold) and three sizes. The small candle is about 8 inches tall and 5-1/2 inches wide, the medium-sized candle is about 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the tall candle is about 11-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. There is a round sticker on the bottom of each candle that contains warnings regarding the use of the candle, and indicates that the candle is made in Italy. The packaging for each candle also has a sales sticker with a SKU number. The SKU Number for the lime green candle is 3162 4045, and the SKU Number for the royal blue candle is 3162 4037. The SKU numbers for the gold candle are 57604026 (for the small candle), 57604034 (for the medium-sized candle) and 57604042 (for the large candle).. Units affected: About 620.
Why was this product recalled?
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 27, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02079.