Safety regulator, Polardreams International Ltd. Announce Recall of Candle Gift Sets
Recall 04510 · Nov 13, 2003 · Polardreams International Ltd.
50,600
units affected
50,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04510
- Date
- Nov 13, 2003
- Company
- Polardreams International Ltd.
- Units affected
- 50,600
- Product
- Candle Gift Sets
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This candle gift set includes two candle lamps and eight tealight candles. The lamps are approximately 3.5 inches high and have a warning label on the bottom with Polardreams' name and address. These sets were sold in three different fragrance combinations.
What can happen
The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candle gift sets immediately and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is therefore no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One report has been received of a consumer receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.
- Sold at
- BJ's Wholesale Clubs, from August 24, 2003 through October 30, 2003, for $9.99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled candle gift sets?
Consumers should stop using these candle gift sets immediately and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is therefore no longer available.
What is the hazard?
The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.
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.