Safety regulator, Nature's Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles
Recall 05143 · Mar 28, 2005 · Nature's Finest
727,000
units affected
727,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05143
- Date
- Mar 28, 2005
- Company
- Nature's Finest
- Units affected
- 727,000
- Product
- Nature's Finest Gel Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The gel candles come in a glass container in either 5.5-oz or 11-oz. sizes. They were sold in multiple colors and scents. There is a label on the front of the candle reading "Nature's Finest Candles." The UPC codes of the recalled candles, located on a sticker on the bottom of the candles, are 3863300100 through 3863300114 and 3863300200 through 3863300214. This recall includes only Nature's Finest gel candles. Other Nature's Finest candles are not involved in this recall.
What can happen
The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and in burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Nature's Finest to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nature's Finest has received four reports of the surface layer of gel burning, creating high flames. There are two reported burn injuries to consumers' hands, which required medical treatment.
- Sold at
- Drug and grocery stores nationwide, from June 2001 though February 2005, for between $8 and $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nature's finest gel candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Nature's Finest to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and 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.