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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

Reported: December 12, 2003 Initiated: December 12, 2003 #04049

Product Description

Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.

Reason for Recall

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift set

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.. Recalled by Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China. Units affected: 69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift set.
Why was this product recalled?
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04049.