CPSCOctober 13, 1999

CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween

CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works

Why was CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween recalled?

The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately, and return the candles to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund and a $10 gift certificate per customer. Contact: For more information, consumers should call Bath & Body Works toll-free at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Halloween pumpkin tealight candles
Company
Universal Candle Co., of China
Quantity
About 21,000
Sold at
Bath & Body Works stores nationwide sold the candles, throughout September 1999, for about $1.
Recall date
October 13, 1999
Incidents / injuries
A Bath & Body Works store received one report of a candle generating a high flame. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled tealight candle has an orange pumpkin face, with yellow eyes, nose and mouth and a green stem. Purple outlines the features on the pumpkin face. The wick is placed above the pumpkin's nose. The candle is contained in an aluminum base. A label on the base of the candle reads in part, "Specially made in China for Bath & Body Works."

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