CPSCApril 3, 2001

CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles

Why was CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Midwest of Cannon Falls toll-free at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 738449388198

Product
Duck-shaped candles
Company
Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Quantity
About 2,000
Sold at
Gift shops, drug stores, and florists nationwide sold the candles, from September 2000 through January 2001, for about $2.
Recall date
April 3, 2001
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Midwest of Cannon Falls have not received any reports of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China."

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