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CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-10-15 · 04010

Hazards

The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall

Number
04010
Date
2003-10-15
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
"Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20.
Country of manufacture
United States

Description

The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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