Safety regulator, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Recall 03525 · Mar 11, 2003 · Blue Star Candles, L.P.
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03525
- Date
- Mar 11, 2003
- Company
- Blue Star Candles, L.P.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Christmas Candles, 6-ounce
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The 6-ounce red Christmas candles are packaged in an 18-count box labeled "Christmas Candles." Each candle sits in a 6-ounce tin container. A label on the bottom of the candle reads in part, "Merry Christmas" with either a Santa Claus or Christmas tree printed on the candle. The candles have a cinnamon spice fragrance named Christmas Joy. Only the 6-ounce candle size is included in the recall.
What can happen
The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the 6-ounce Christmas candles immediately and return any unused candles to Blue Star Candles, L.P. at 505 32nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79404. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a full refund, including shipping cost, of the candles.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Blue Star Candles, L.P. has received five reports of the candles burning irregularly. There have been no reports of injuries.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled christmas candles, 6-ounce?
Consumers should stop using the 6-ounce Christmas candles immediately and return any unused candles to Blue Star Candles, L.P. at 505 32nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79404. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a full refund, including shipping cost, of the candles.
What is the hazard?
The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn 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.