CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins
Why was CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled candles should go to the firm's Web site at www.homeinteriors.com and click on the candle tin recall for instructions on how to return the candle tins free of charge. Consumers without Internet access can call the firm directly at the toll-free number listed below. Information will be available as of Friday, May 27, 2005 via the Home Interiors' website and the toll-free number. For every candle tin returned, consumers will receive a replacement Home Interiors Candle Tin of the same fragrance and also one of Home Interiors' fragranced body care products. Contact: For additional information, contact Home Interiors at (972) 695-1061 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.homeinteriors.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
- Home Interiors Fundraising Candle Tin Series
- Company
- Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas
- Quantity
- About 300,000
- Sold at
- Home Interiors' fundraising programs and through direct sales associates, from April 2005 through May 3, 2005, for $8.
- Recall date
- May 31, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been ten reports of candles flaring up. Some surfaces where candle tins were placed were scorched by these candles. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall with an approximate burn time of 35 hours. The lidded tins are silver with fragrance name labels on the side. Fragrances include Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème and Lemon Torte.