CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores recall
CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles
Why was CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores recalled?
The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores. Contact: Consumers may contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime.
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
- Terracotta ceramic candles
- Company
- Schottenstein, of Columbus, Ohio, Value City Department Stores, of Columbus, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 10,800
- Sold at
- Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1.
- Recall date
- May 24, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.