Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 08170 · Jan 22, 2008 · Nordstrom
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08170
- Date
- Jan 22, 2008
- Company
- Nordstrom
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Nordstrom "At Home" Taper and Votive Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Nordstrom "At Home" 10-inch taper candles and Nordstrom "At Home" votive candles. The taper candles were sold under style numbers NR-07059G and NR-07059S. The votive candles were sold under style numbers NR-07001G and NR-07001S. The candles came in silver and gold and were sold in a box of six. The style number can be found on a sticker at the bottom of the packaging.
What can happen
The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nordstrom has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. One instance of property damage was reported but no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Nordstrom stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $18 for the taper candles and about $12 for the votive candles.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nordstrom "at home" taper and votive candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candle's exterior coating 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.