Safety regulator, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
Recall 01118 · Apr 3, 2001 · Midwest
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01118
- Date
- Apr 3, 2001
- Company
- Midwest
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Duck-shaped candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China."
What can happen
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Gift shops, drug stores, and florists nationwide sold the candles, from September 2000 through January 2001, for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled duck-shaped candles?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards 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.