CPSCAugust 15, 2007

Giftco Inc. Pine Cone Candle Sets recall: Fire Hazard

Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Giftco Inc. Pine Cone Candle Sets recalled?

The candles' exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.

What should I do if I have this product?

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product. Contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

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
Gold Pine Cone Candle Sets
Company
Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Quantity
About 24,000
Sold at
Christmas stores, school fundraisers, mail order, and specialty stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2006 for between $4 and $25.
Recall date
August 15, 2007
Incidents / injuries
CPSC has received one report of a flare-up with damage contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Gold Pine Cone Candles (set of three), Item Numbers 1240 and R1240. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The set includes three candles of different sizes that sit on a gold plate.

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