CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
USCPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China."
Affected Products
Duck-shaped candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Midwest-of-Cannon-Falls-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Candles |
| Title | CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/duck-candle.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled duck-shaped candle |
| Hazards › Name | When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Midwest of Cannon Falls have not received any reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Duck-shaped candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 640 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Gift shops, drug stores, and florists nationwide sold the candles, from September 2000 through January 2001, for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2001-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China." |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 738449388198 |
| Recall Number | 01118 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Midwest of Cannon Falls toll-free at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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