Safety regulator, Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
Recall 02079 · Dec 27, 2001 · The Neiman Marcus Group Inc.
620
units affected
620
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02079
- Date
- Dec 27, 2001
- Company
- The Neiman Marcus Group Inc.
- Units affected
- 620
- Product
- Pine Tree Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, royal blue and gold) and three sizes. The small candle is about 8 inches tall and 5-1/2 inches wide, the medium-sized candle is about 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the tall candle is about 11-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. There is a round sticker on the bottom of each candle that contains warnings regarding the use of the candle, and indicates that the candle is made in Italy. The packaging for each candle also has a sales sticker with a SKU number. The SKU Number for the lime green candle is 3162 4045, and the SKU Number for the royal blue candle is 3162 4037. The SKU numbers for the gold candle are 57604026 (for the small candle), 57604034 (for the medium-sized candle) and 57604042 (for the large candle).
What can happen
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Another retailer received one report of a similar candle that collapsed and spread the flame. No injuries or property damage were reported. Neither Neiman Marcus nor Bergdorf Goodman stores have received any reports of incidents or injuries.
- Sold at
- Neiman Marcus stores nationwide and Bergdorf Goodman stores in New York sold the candles, from the early Fall through December 21, 2001, for $12-$14 (for the small candle), $15 (for the medium candle), and $26 (for the large candle).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pine tree candles?
Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a 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.