Cost Plus World Market Recalls Bleeding Drip Taper Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18105 · Feb 21, 2018 · Cost Plus World Market
8,400
units affected
8,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18105
- Date
- Feb 21, 2018
- Company
- Cost Plus World Market
- Units affected
- 8,400
- Product
- Bleeding drip taper candles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Cost Plus World Market's bleeding drip taper candles sold in a pack of two candles. The unscented wax candles are black and bleed red wax as they melt. They measure about 10 inches long. World Market, Bleeding Drip Taper Candles and SKU/UPC 544668/000000544668 can be found on the product packaging.
What can happen
The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two incident reports, including one of a candle catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from August 2017 through October 2017 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bleeding drip taper candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, 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.