CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

Recalled December 24, 2003 · CPSC recall 04057 · Wal-Mart

Recalled "Painted Snowman" Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set

Hazard

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Units

10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set

Incidents / injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.

Description

Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Contact

Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set: "Painted Snowman"

Manufacturer(s)

Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China · Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through December 2003, for about $10.

Made in

China

UPC

069302970040

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