CPSC2007-07-18
Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
Hazard
There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
Sold at
Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
Cinnamon Spice Candles
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://vancekitira.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Vance-Kitira-Recalls-Cinnamon-Spice-Candles-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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