CPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Why was CPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of recalled?
The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the 6-ounce Christmas candles immediately and return any unused candles to Blue Star Candles, L.P. at 505 32nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79404. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a full refund, including shipping cost, of the candles. Contact: For additional information, contact Blue Star Candles, L.P. at (877) 391-4526 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bluestarcandles.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
- Christmas Candles, 6-ounce
- Company
- Blue Star Candles, L.P., of Lubbock, Texas
- Quantity
- About 18,000
- Recall date
- March 11, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Blue Star Candles, L.P. has received five reports of the candles burning irregularly. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 6-ounce red Christmas candles are packaged in an 18-count box labeled "Christmas Candles." Each candle sits in a 6-ounce tin container. A label on the bottom of the candle reads in part, "Merry Christmas" with either a Santa Claus or Christmas tree printed on the candle. The candles have a cinnamon spice fragrance named Christmas Joy. Only the 6-ounce candle size is included in the recall.