Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping.
Affected Products
Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Metallic-Taper-Candles-Sold-Exclusively-at-Yankee-Candle-Stores-Recalled-by-General-Wax |
| Title | Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11052.11052.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles or Candlesticks |
| Products › Category I D | 67762 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,000 |
| Recall I D | 519 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 609032492687 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 609032492694 |
| Recall Number | 11052 |
| Manufacturers › Name | General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.generalwaxrefund.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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