CPSCDecember 20, 2001

CPSC, Dillard's, Inc. Announce Recall of Pine Tree

CPSC, Dillard's, Inc. Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles

Why was CPSC, Dillard's, Inc. Announce Recall of Pine Tree recalled?

The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Dillard's store for a full refund. Contact: For more information, call Dillard's at (800) 235-9660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.dillards.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 identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Pine Tree Candles
Company
Dillard's, Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.
Quantity
About 12,000
Sold at
Dillard's stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 20, 2001 through December 12, 2001, for between $12 (short candle) and $15 (tall candle).
Recall date
December 20, 2001
Incidents / injuries
Dillard's has received one report of a candle that collapsed and spread the flame. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Pine Tree Candles come in the shape of pine trees, and come in two sizes, tall and short. The tall candle is approximately 9 1/2 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the short candle is approximately 8 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide. A label on the side of both candles reads "Noble Excellence." There is also a sticker on the bottom of the tall candle that reads "127CD109," and a sticker on the bottom of the short candle that reads "127CD108."

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