CPSCFebruary 21, 2018

Cost Plus World Market Bleeding Drip Taper Candles recall: Fire Hazard

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Bleeding Drip Taper Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Cost Plus World Market Bleeding Drip Taper Candles recalled?

The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund. Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at 877-967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 000000544668

Product
Bleeding drip taper candles
Company
Proud Wealth International LTD, of China, Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Alameda, Calif.
Quantity
About 8,400
Sold at
Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from August 2017 through October 2017 for about $7.
Recall date
February 21, 2018
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two incident reports, including one of a candle catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Cost Plus World Market's bleeding drip taper candles sold in a pack of two candles. The unscented wax candles are black and bleed red wax as they melt. They measure about 10 inches long. World Market, Bleeding Drip Taper Candles and SKU/UPC 544668/000000544668 can be found on the product packaging.

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