CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles

Recalled January 7, 2004 · CPSC recall 04061 · Lang Candles

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.

Units

92,000

Incidents / injuries

Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.

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."

What to do

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.

Contact

Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.

Product

Thematic Candles

Manufacturer(s)

Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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