CPSCGeneral Alert
Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
Published: May 9, 2006Recall ID: 06158Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Fireplace in a Box kit includes a 2.5-inch high by 2.5-inch wide plastic fireplace that resembles stone masonry with a black mantle, a tea light candle to fit inside the fireplace, and a small booklet "Fireplace in a Box." "Fireplace in a Box," "Mega Mini Kits," and "ISBN 0-7624-1603-3" are printed on the fireplace's packaging.
Affected Products
Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Mini-Fireplace-Candle-Kits-Recalled-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9559dabf5a214387932d1a62f522bec7.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Candle Kit |
| Hazards › Name | The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 78,500 |
| Recall I D | 3268 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase, or directly to: Running Press, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall. Consumers returning the product to Running Press directly must include full names and addresses and can expect to receive a check within four to six weeks. |
| Retailers › Name | Chain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2006-05-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Fireplace in a Box kit includes a 2.5-inch high by 2.5-inch wide plastic fireplace that resembles stone masonry with a black mantle, a tea light candle to fit inside the fireplace, and a small booklet "Fireplace in a Box." "Fireplace in a Box," "Mega Mini Kits," and "ISBN 0-7624-1603-3" are printed on the fireplace's packaging. |
| Distributors › Name | Running Press Book Publishers, of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 06158 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, consumers should contact Running Press at (800) 343-4499 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.perseusbooksgroup.com/runningpr |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |