CPSCFebruary 5, 2001

CPSC, Alene Candles Announce Recall of Christmas

CPSC, Alene Candles Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

Why was CPSC, Alene Candles Announce Recall of Christmas recalled?

These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using this recalled candle immediately and return it to any Bath & Body Works or White Barn Candle store for a refund and a $10 gift certificate. Contact: For additional information, consumers should call Bath & Body Works/White Barn Candle Co. Customer Service at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. to 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
Snow Friends Christmas Candles
Company
Alene Candles Inc., of Milford, N.H.
Quantity
Approximately 38,000
Sold at
The candle scent is cinnamon stick. Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $20.
Recall date
February 5, 2001
Incidents / injuries
Alene Candles has received three reports of high flame. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The 22.5-ounce Christmas candle is in a ceramic container. It has three wicks and red wax. The ceramic container is decorated with an ice skating snow couple, and was sold as part of the "Snow Friends" Collection.

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