Safety regulator, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
Recall 04010 · Oct 15, 2003 · John Wiley and Sons Inc.
5,400
units affected
5,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04010
- Date
- Oct 15, 2003
- Company
- John Wiley and Sons Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,400
- Product
- Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
What can happen
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled candle and soap making for dummies book?
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn 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.