Safety regulator, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
Recall 04061 · Jan 7, 2004 · Lang Candles
92,000
units affected
92,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04061
- Date
- Jan 7, 2004
- Company
- Lang Candles
- Units affected
- 92,000
- Product
- Thematic Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."
What can happen
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
- Sold at
- Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thematic candles?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
What is the hazard?
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and 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.