Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08144 · Dec 20, 2007 · Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC)
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08144
- Date
- Dec 20, 2007
- Company
- Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC)
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Christmas Candle Sets
- Product type
- Holiday Items (except lights)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the 2-piece Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high.
What can happen
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled christmas candle sets?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.