CPSC and Value City recall
CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
Why was CPSC and Value City recalled?
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Value City toll-free at (888) 278-6370 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.valuecity.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
- Dried Flower Candles
- Company
- Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio
- Quantity
- 6,400
- Sold at
- Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.
- Recall date
- January 24, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4 inches high by 4 inches wide.