CPSCGeneral Alert
Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 18, 2007Recall ID: 07240Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.
Affected Products
Cinnamon Spice Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Vance-Kitira-Recalls-Cinnamon-Spice-Candles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8ef148a475104e509862a1ebc3b4a968.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Candle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a7ffa0cdc6a049aa94c8ec7b9a4115ff.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Candle |
| Hazards › Name | There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cinnamon Spice Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 3665 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick. |
| Importers › Name | Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2007-07-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle. |
| Recall Number | 07240 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://vancekitira.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |