Safety regulator, Midwest Cannon Falls Announce Recall of Votive Candles
Recall 05200 · Jun 20, 2005 · Midwest Cannon Falls
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05200
- Date
- Jun 20, 2005
- Company
- Midwest Cannon Falls
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Serenity Votive Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled candles consist of a glass votive cup surrounded by a silver holder with a standing angel figure attached. Each holder contains an engraved quotation. The angel stands about 3 inches tall. Each candle has a proverb engraved into the metal holder.
What can happen
The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should return these candles to the place of purchase to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Midwest has received one report of the candle wax catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Gift stores nationwide, from June 2004 to May 2005, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled serenity votive candles?
Consumers should return these candles to the place of purchase to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns 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.