CPSC, Fashion Bug Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

Recalled December 22, 1999 · CPSC recall 00040 · Fashion Bug

Hazard

The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store, for a refund.

Units

About 6,300

Incidents / injuries

Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer, that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Description

These gold-colored candles come in the shape of a Christmas tree or cherubs. The tree candle is about 7 inches high, and packaged in a cellophane wrapper. A label on the bottom reads, "Made in China." The cherub candle is about 3 inches high, sold in pairs and packaged in a red box with a gold-colored lid.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store, for a refund.

Contact

For more information, call Fashion Bug at (800) 478-2957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs)

Imported by

Fashion Bug, of Bensalem, Pa.

Retailers

Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles, from November 1999 through December 1999, for about $4.

Made in

China

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