CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle
CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
Why was CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle recalled?
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.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
- Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book
- Company
- John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
- Quantity
- 5,400
- Sold at
- Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20.
- Recall date
- October 15, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.