CPSCFebruary 22, 2007

Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due

Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due recalled?

The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product. Contact: For additional information, contact M & A Global Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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 identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Gel Candles
Company
M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Quantity
About 1,700
Sold at
Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50.
Recall date
February 22, 2007
Incidents / injuries
M & A Global Technologies has received seven reports of flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and soot damage. There have been four reports of burn injuries to consumer's hands.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle.

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