Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11061 · Dec 7, 2010 · General Wax & Candle Company
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11061
- Date
- Dec 7, 2010
- Company
- General Wax & Candle Company
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Silver Metallic Pillar Candles
- Product type
- Candles or Candlesticks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves metallic pillar candles sold in two sizes: 2.8 by 4 inches and 2.8 by 6 inches. "Metallic Pillar Candle" and UPC code 886718560827 or 886718560926 is printed on the bottom of the candles' plastic wrapping.
What can happen
The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Bed Bath and Beyond store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bed Bath and Beyond stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for between $8 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled silver metallic pillar candles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Bed Bath and Beyond store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.
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.