Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
Why was Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard recalled?
The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase, or directly to: Running Press, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall. Consumers returning the product to Running Press directly must include full names and addresses and can expect to receive a check within four to six weeks. Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Running Press at (800) 343-4499 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.perseusbooksgroup.com/runningpr
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
- Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits
- Company
- Running Press Book Publishers, of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 78,500
- Sold at
- Chain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8.
- Recall date
- May 9, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Fireplace in a Box kit includes a 2.5-inch high by 2.5-inch wide plastic fireplace that resembles stone masonry with a black mantle, a tea light candle to fit inside the fireplace, and a small booklet "Fireplace in a Box." "Fireplace in a Box," "Mega Mini Kits," and "ISBN 0-7624-1603-3" are printed on the fireplace's packaging.