# CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-01-07 · 04061 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04061
- **Date:** 2004-01-07
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Thematic Candles

## Hazards

Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

## 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."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Lang-Candles-Announce-Recall-of-Thematic-Candles-)
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