CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
USCPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4 inches high by 4 inches wide.
Affected Products
Dried Flower Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Value-City-Schottenstein-Stores-Announce-Recall-of-Dried-Flower-Candles |
| Title | CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_FlowerCandles.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Dried Flower Candles |
| Hazards › Name | When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported. |
| Products › Name | Dried Flower Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 6,400 |
| Recall I D | 2086 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2001 through December 2001, for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2002-01-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4 inches high by 4 inches wide. |
| Distributors › Name | Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 02090 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Value City toll-free at (888) 278-6370 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.valuecity.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-18T00:00:00 |
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