Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled May 23, 2008 · CPSC recall 08287 · Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of

Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL

Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S

Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506

Hazard

The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.

Units

About 1,700 (This recall was first announced in Feb. 2007)

Incidents / injuries

M & A Global Technologies has received four additional reports of higher than normal flames and flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and soot damage. The company has also received one additional report of burn injuries to a consumer's hand.

Description

This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.

Contact

For additional information, contact M & A Global Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spaathome.com

Product

Gel Candles

Manufacturer(s)

M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.

Retailers

Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →