Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 15, 2007 · CPSC recall 07274 · Giftco

Hazard

The candles' exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.

Units

About 24,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC has received one report of a flare-up with damage contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Gold Pine Cone Candles (set of three), Item Numbers 1240 and R1240. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The set includes three candles of different sizes that sit on a gold plate.

What to do

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

Product

Gold Pine Cone Candle Sets

Imported by

Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.

Retailers

Christmas stores, school fundraisers, mail order, and specialty stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2006 for between $4 and $25.

Made in

Hong Kong

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