AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
USAtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The candle's wicks are in close proximity, causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves four-inch, square-shaped candles with four wicks. The candles were sold in three styles: the Earth Hue Toasted Nutmeg and Spice candle, the Holiday Hue candle, and the Golden Metallic candle.
Affected Products
Four-wick Decorative Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/AtHome-America-Recalls-Candles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e309e7a074a14260a3972389c943bd1f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Candle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7437fa4c2079498f84366a0024869d54.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Candles |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3aecd04a32724b33860b6dff4423da18.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Candle |
| Hazards › Name | The candle's wicks are in close proximity, causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of melted wax on a table. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Four-wick Decorative Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,300 |
| Recall I D | 4545 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact their AtHome consultant for a full refund. The company has sent direct notices to sales consultants and candle owners. |
| Importers › Name | AtHome America Inc., of Alsip, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | AtHome America consultants from the 2007 Fall & Holiday Catalog from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $17. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves four-inch, square-shaped candles with four wicks. The candles were sold in three styles: the Earth Hue Toasted Nutmeg and Spice candle, the Holiday Hue candle, and the Golden Metallic candle. |
| Recall Number | 08523 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact AtHome America at 800-928-4663 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.athome.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Vietnam |
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