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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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Vance-Kitira-Recalls-Cinnamon-Spice-Candles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
TitleVance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8ef148a475104e509862a1ebc3b4a968.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Candle
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a7ffa0cdc6a049aa94c8ec7b9a4115ff.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Candle
Hazards › NameThere 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 › NameThe 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 › NameCinnamon Spice Candles
Products › TypeCandles & Candle Holders
Products › Category I D1872
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,000
Recall I D3665
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
Importers › NameVance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
Retailers › NameDepartment stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.
Recall Date2007-07-18T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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 Number07240
Consumer ContactFor 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 Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryThailand

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