CPSC2004-01-07
CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
Hazard
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
Sold at
Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.
Affected count
92,000
Injuries reported
Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Thematic Candles
Consumer contact
Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Lang-Candles-Announce-Recall-of-Thematic-Candles-Don't want to check this manually?
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