Safety regulator, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Recall 01509 · Feb 20, 2001 · The Paper Magic Group, Inc.
31,000
units affected
31,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01509
- Date
- Feb 20, 2001
- Company
- The Paper Magic Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 31,000
- Product
- Peppermint Basket Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket.
What can happen
The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury.
- Sold at
- Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled peppermint basket candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.
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.