Safety regulator and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
Recall 02090 · Jan 24, 2002 · Value City and Schottenstein stores
6,400
units affected
6,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02090
- Date
- Jan 24, 2002
- Company
- Value City and Schottenstein stores
- Units affected
- 6,400
- Product
- Dried Flower Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4 inches high by 4 inches wide.
What can happen
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
- Sold at
- Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dried flower candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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.