CPSCGeneral Alert
Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire...
Published: May 23, 2008Recall ID: 08287Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle.
Affected Products
Gel Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Additional-Incidents-Prompt-Re-Announcement-of-Recall-of-Gel-Candles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cf07bdfce573489a9097354e16720a75.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3e4c557db74c435aa46784932ef0cc21.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ce25423d80374e1f8ed3aabac2d05cb4.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b11c255583ea44d986945ed6bc97cd90.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9ea5822cde184f40874ba13ace9ab9ca.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/153617c01b7947b6a39bf30042bbc68b.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11 |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e03166f0bbc34a4c954cc8e088a11844.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8 |
| Hazards › Name | The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | M & A Global Technologies has received four additional reports of higher than normal flames and flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and soot damage. The company has also received one additional report of burn injuries to a consumer's hand. |
| Products › Name | Gel Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 (This recall was first announced in Feb. 2007) |
| Recall I D | 4307 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product. |
| Retailers › Name | Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle. |
| Recall Number | 08287 |
| Manufacturers › Name | M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact M & A Global Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spaathome.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmM & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.