Safety regulator, Dillard's, Inc. Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
Recall 02075 · Dec 20, 2001 · Dillard's, Inc.
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02075
- Date
- Dec 20, 2001
- Company
- Dillard's, Inc.
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Pine Tree Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Pine Tree Candles come in the shape of pine trees, and come in two sizes, tall and short. The tall candle is approximately 9 1/2 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the short candle is approximately 8 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide. A label on the side of both candles reads "Noble Excellence." There is also a sticker on the bottom of the tall candle that reads "127CD109," and a sticker on the bottom of the short candle that reads "127CD108."
What can happen
The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Dillard's store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dillard's has received one report of a candle that collapsed and spread the flame. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Sold at
- Dillard's stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 20, 2001 through December 12, 2001, for between $12 (short candle) and $15 (tall candle).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pine tree candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Dillard's store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard 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.