CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
Published: January 7, 2004Recall ID: 04061Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."
Affected Products
Thematic Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Lang-Candles-Announce-Recall-of-Thematic-Candles- |
| Title | CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/thematic-candles.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Thematic Candle |
| Hazards › Name | Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured. |
| Products › Name | Thematic Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 92,000 |
| Recall I D | 2554 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle. |
| Retailers › Name | Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units. |
| Recall Date | 2004-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA." |
| Recall Number | 04061 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |