CPSCJuly 18, 2007

Vance Kitira Cinnamon Spice Candles recall: Fire Hazard

Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Vance Kitira Cinnamon Spice Candles recalled?

There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick. Contact: For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://vancekitira.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
Cinnamon Spice Candles
Company
Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
Quantity
About 2,000
Sold at
Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.
Recall date
July 18, 2007
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.

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