CPSC2005-10-06
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
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Hazard
The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10.
Affected count
About 48,000
Injuries reported
Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Dan Dee International at (800) 477-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Announce-Recall-of-Holiday-Candle-Gift-SetsDon't want to check this manually?
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