CPSCGeneral Alert
The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard
Published: June 26, 2006Recall ID: 06196Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in color. There is a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front of the candle and the candle is molded in the shape of a bag. Inside the candle is a varying amount of money from a $1 coin to a $50 bill. Hang tags on the candle identify the candle as "The Money Bag by The Original Treasure Candle, ® Inc." They were sold under item numbers BI4372, BR4372, RA7372, RB4372, RG4372 and RW4372. The item number is not written on the candle.
Affected Products
Money Bag Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/The-Swiss-Colony-Recalls-Money-Bag-Candles-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d6956a8f0dd14be584380d4d46eff7cd.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Candle |
| Hazards › Name | The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The Swiss Colony has received four reports of incidents involving the candle igniting nearby combustibles, including one report of extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Money Bag Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 65,500 |
| Recall I D | 3303 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | The Swiss Colony catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 1997 through April 2006 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in color. There is a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front of the candle and the candle is molded in the shape of a bag. Inside the candle is a varying amount of money from a $1 coin to a $50 bill. Hang tags on the candle identify the candle as "The Money Bag by The Original Treasure Candle, ® Inc." They were sold under item numbers BI4372, BR4372, RA7372, RB4372, RG4372 and RW4372. The item number is not written on the candle. |
| Distributors › Name | The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 06196 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, consumers should contact The Swiss Colony at (800) 991-4442 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swisscolony.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |