CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Published: February 20, 2001Recall ID: 01509Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.
Product Description & Identification
The Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket.
Affected Products
Peppermint Basket Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-The-Paper-Magic-Group-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Candles |
| Title | CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/peppermint-basket.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Peppermint Basket Candles |
| Hazards › Name | The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched. |
| Injuries › Name | The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury. |
| Products › Name | Peppermint Basket Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,000 |
| Recall I D | 1924 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2001-02-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket. |
| Recall Number | 01509 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call The Paper Magic Group at (800) 258-1044 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-14T00:00:00 |