CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-05-24 · 01160c
Hazards
The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
01160c
Date
2001-05-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Terracotta ceramic candles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1.
Distributor(s)
Schottenstein, of Columbus, Ohio; Value City Department Stores, of Columbus, Ohio
Description
The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.