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Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard

Published: November 23, 2010Recall ID: 11052Category: generalCountry: US

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

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Metallic-Taper-Candles-Sold-Exclusively-at-Yankee-Candle-Stores-Recalled-by-General-Wax
TitleMetallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11052.11052.jpg
Hazards › NameThe metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameSilver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles
Products › TypeCandles or Candlesticks
Products › Category I D67762
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 33,000
Recall I D519
Remedies › NameConsumers 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 › NameYankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2.
Recall Date2010-11-23T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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 C609032492687
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C609032492694
Recall Number11052
Manufacturers › NameGeneral Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactFor 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 Date2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

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  • Recalling FirmGeneral Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
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