CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
Why was CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles recalled?
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle. Contact: Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.
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
- Thematic Candles
- Company
- Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
- Quantity
- 92,000
- Sold at
- Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.
- Recall date
- January 7, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."