CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles
USCPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.
Affected Products
Terracotta ceramic candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Schottenstein-and-Value-City-Department-Stores-Recall-Candles |
| Title | CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70754/01160d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled terracotta ceramic candles |
| Hazards › Name | The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Terracotta ceramic candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,800 |
| Recall I D | 6803 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores. |
| Retailers › Name | Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2001-05-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Schottenstein, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Value City Department Stores, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 01160c |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-04T00:00:00 |
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