CPSCDecember 24, 2003

CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable

CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

Why was CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable recalled?

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund. Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT 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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 069302970040

Product
Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set: "Painted Snowman"
Company
Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China, Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry
Quantity
10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through December 2003, for about $10.
Recall date
December 24, 2003
Incidents / injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.

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