CPSC, Nature's Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles

Recalled March 28, 2005 · CPSC recall 05143 · Nature's Finest

Hazard

The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and in burns to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Nature's Finest to receive a full refund.

Units

About 727,000

Incidents / injuries

Nature's Finest has received four reports of the surface layer of gel burning, creating high flames. There are two reported burn injuries to consumers' hands, which required medical treatment.

Description

The gel candles come in a glass container in either 5.5-oz or 11-oz. sizes. They were sold in multiple colors and scents. There is a label on the front of the candle reading "Nature's Finest Candles." The UPC codes of the recalled candles, located on a sticker on the bottom of the candles, are 3863300100 through 3863300114 and 3863300200 through 3863300214. This recall includes only Nature's Finest gel candles. Other Nature's Finest candles are not involved in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Nature's Finest to receive a full refund.

Contact

Call Nature's Finest at (800) 964-6804 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.naturesfinestcandles.com

Product

Nature's Finest Gel Candles

Manufacturer(s)

Nature's Finest, of Marble Falls, Texas

Retailers

Drug and grocery stores nationwide, from June 2001 though February 2005, for between $8 and $11.

Made in

United States

UPC

3863300100 · 3863300101 · 3863300102 · 3863300103 · 3863300104 · 3863300105 · 3863300106 · 3863300107 · 3863300108 · 3863300109 · 3863300110 · 3863300111 · 3863300112 · 3863300113 · 3863300114 · 3863300200 · 3863300201 · 3863300202 · 3863300203 · 3863300204 · 3863300205 · 3863300206 · 3863300207 · 3863300208 · 3863300209 · 3863300210 · 3863300211 · 3863300212 · 3863300213 · 3863300214

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