CPSC, Nature's Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles
CPSC, Nature's Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles
Why was CPSC, Nature's Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles recalled?
The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and in burns to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Nature's Finest to receive a full refund. Contact: Call Nature's Finest at (800) 964-6804 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.naturesfinestcandles.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 3863300100, 3863300101, 3863300102, 3863300103, 3863300104, 3863300105, 3863300106, 3863300107, 3863300108, 3863300109, 3863300110, 3863300111, 3863300112, 3863300113, 3863300114, 3863300200, 3863300201, 3863300202, 3863300203, 3863300204, 3863300205, 3863300206, 3863300207, 3863300208, 3863300209, 3863300210, 3863300211, 3863300212, 3863300213, 3863300214
- Product
- Nature's Finest Gel Candles
- Company
- Nature's Finest, of Marble Falls, Texas
- Quantity
- About 727,000
- Sold at
- Drug and grocery stores nationwide, from June 2001 though February 2005, for between $8 and $11.
- Recall date
- March 28, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Nature's Finest has received four reports of the surface layer of gel burning, creating high flames. There are two reported burn injuries to consumers' hands, which required medical treatment.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The gel candles come in a glass container in either 5.5-oz or 11-oz. sizes. They were sold in multiple colors and scents. There is a label on the front of the candle reading "Nature's Finest Candles." The UPC codes of the recalled candles, located on a sticker on the bottom of the candles, are 3863300100 through 3863300114 and 3863300200 through 3863300214. This recall includes only Nature's Finest gel candles. Other Nature's Finest candles are not involved in this recall.