CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
USCPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
Recalling Firm: John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
Affected Products
Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-John-Wiley--Sons-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Candle-and-Soap-Making-For-Dummies-Instruction-Book- |
| Title | CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/candles-soap-dummies.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book |
| Hazards › Name | The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book |
| Products › Type | Books & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1857 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 5,400 |
| Recall I D | 2518 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap. |
| Recall Number | 04010 |
| Manufacturers › Name | John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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