CPSCGeneral Alert
Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Published: December 20, 2007Recall ID: 08144Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the 2-piece Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high.
Affected Products
Christmas Candle Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Christmas-Candle-Sets-Recalled-By-Specialty-Merchandise-Corp-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2ab1e30964fc41978b9de20c281bbdae.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Christmas Candle Set |
| Hazards › Name | The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Christmas Candle Sets |
| Products › Type | Holiday Items (except lights) |
| Products › Category I D | 1998 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 4163 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price. |
| Retailers › Name | SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the 2-piece Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high. |
| Distributors › Name | Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08144 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company's Web site at www.smcorp.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |