CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Published: March 11, 2003Recall ID: 03525Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The 6-ounce red Christmas candles are packaged in an 18-count box labeled "Christmas Candles." Each candle sits in a 6-ounce tin container. A label on the bottom of the candle reads in part, "Merry Christmas" with either a Santa Claus or Christmas tree printed on the candle. The candles have a cinnamon spice fragrance named Christmas Joy. Only the 6-ounce candle size is included in the recall.
Affected Products
Christmas Candles, 6-ounce
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Blue-Star-Candles-LP-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Candles |
| Title | CPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Christmas-candle.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled 6-ounce Christmas Candle |
| Hazards › Name | The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Blue Star Candles, L.P. has received five reports of the candles burning irregularly. There have been no reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Christmas Candles, 6-ounce |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 2478 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the 6-ounce Christmas candles immediately and return any unused candles to Blue Star Candles, L.P. at 505 32nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79404. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a full refund, including shipping cost, of the candles. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 6-ounce red Christmas candles are packaged in an 18-count box labeled "Christmas Candles." Each candle sits in a 6-ounce tin container. A label on the bottom of the candle reads in part, "Merry Christmas" with either a Santa Claus or Christmas tree printed on the candle. The candles have a cinnamon spice fragrance named Christmas Joy. Only the 6-ounce candle size is included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 03525 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Blue Star Candles, L.P., of Lubbock, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Blue Star Candles, L.P. at (877) 391-4526 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bluestarcandles.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-09T00:00:00 |