CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-04-03 · 01118
Hazards
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
01118
Date
2001-04-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Duck-shaped candles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Gift shops, drug stores, and florists nationwide sold the candles, from September 2000 through January 2001, for about $2.
Importer(s)
Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China."