CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-01-07 · 04061
Hazards
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
04061
Date
2004-01-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Thematic Candles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."