CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works

Recalled October 13, 1999 · CPSC recall 00004 · Universal Candle

Recalled Halloween pumpkin tealight candle

Hazard

The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately, and return the candles to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund and a $10 gift certificate per customer.

Units

About 21,000

Incidents / injuries

A Bath & Body Works store received one report of a candle generating a high flame. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled tealight candle has an orange pumpkin face, with yellow eyes, nose and mouth and a green stem. Purple outlines the features on the pumpkin face. The wick is placed above the pumpkin's nose. The candle is contained in an aluminum base. A label on the base of the candle reads in part, "Specially made in China for Bath & Body Works."

What to do

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately, and return the candles to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund and a $10 gift certificate per customer.

Contact

For more information, consumers should call Bath & Body Works toll-free at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Halloween pumpkin tealight candles

Manufacturer(s)

Universal Candle Co., of China

Retailers

Bath & Body Works stores nationwide sold the candles, throughout September 1999, for about $1.

Made in

China

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