Scentex Inc. Recalls Earth Scents Potpourri Candles
USScentex Inc. Recalls Earth Scents Potpourri Candles
Recalling Firm: Scentex, Earth Scents
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Description & Identification
November 29, 1994 Release # 95-026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Scentex Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 97,000 "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles." Scentex candles in decorative tins are not included in this recall.Due to a manufacturing error, the wick of the candle is positioned in such a way that the potpourri inside the wax of the candle may ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard. Scentex received one report of flare up from England associated with the use of this potpourri candle. There was no injury.The Earth Scents candles, which can be identified by its oval shape and the visible appearance of potpourri in the bottom half of the wax candle, were sold nationwide in retail stores and specialty shops from August 10, 1994 through October 1, 1994. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a safer replacement potpourri candle. Consumers with questions can call Scentex collect at (312) 278-0700
Affected Products
Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1995/Scentex-Inc-Recalls-Earth-Scents-Potpourri-Candles |
| Title | Scentex Inc. Recalls Earth Scents Potpourri Candles |
| Hazards › Name | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
| Products › Name | Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Recall I D | 5599 |
| Recall Date | 1994-11-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | November 29, 1994 Release # 95-026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Scentex Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 97,000 "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles." Scentex candles in decorative tins are not included in this recall.Due to a manufacturing error, the wick of the candle is positioned in such a way that the potpourri inside the wax of the candle may ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard. Scentex received one report of flare up from England associated with the use of this potpourri candle. There was no injury.The Earth Scents candles, which can be identified by its oval shape and the visible appearance of potpourri in the bottom half of the wax candle, were sold nationwide in retail stores and specialty shops from August 10, 1994 through October 1, 1994. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a safer replacement potpourri candle. Consumers with questions can call Scentex collect at (312) 278-0700 |
| Recall Number | 95026 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Scentex |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Earth Scents |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-24T00:00:00 |
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