CPSC2001-04-03
CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Hazard
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Sold at
Gift shops, drug stores, and florists nationwide sold the candles, from September 2000 through January 2001, for about $2.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Midwest of Cannon Falls have not received any reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Duck-shaped candles
Consumer contact
For more information, call Midwest of Cannon Falls toll-free at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Midwest-of-Cannon-Falls-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-CandlesDon't want to check this manually?
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