CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-12-12 · 04049
Hazards
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Recall
Number
04049
Date
2003-12-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set, Snowman Candle gift set, and Snowflake Candle gift set
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through November 2003, for about $10.
Importer(s)
Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.