CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of "CerArte"
CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of "CerArte" Candles
Why was CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of "CerArte" recalled?
The painted surfaces on these candles can ignite, spark, burn rapidly, and drip wax, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus store for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Neiman Marcus at 800-685-6695.
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
- Neiman Marcus "CerArte" candles
- Company
- Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
- Quantity
- About 5,600
- Sold at
- Neiman Marcus sold 22 different styles of "CerArte" candles through December 22, 1999. The candles sold for approximately $15 to $35. These same candles may have been sold at other retail stores.
- Recall date
- December 23, 1999
- Incidents / injuries
- Neiman Marcus received several reports from consumers, including one where these candles sparked and burned so rapidly that hot wax spilled from the candle onto adjoining surfaces. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These painted metallic "CerArte" candles are packaged in clear plastic and have a gold label on the bottom which states "Made in Italy." A Neiman Marcus label is placed on the bottom of the candle too. The "CerArte" candles come in many shapes, including Christmas Ball, Criss-Cross Pillar, Fleur De Lys Pillar, Swirl Cone, Swirl Egg, Gift Box, Tear Drop, Criss-Cross Taper, Fleur De Lys Taper, Joker, Kiss, Christmas Tree, and Jolly Jester.