Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13230 · Jun 27, 2013 · Swan Creek
715,000
units affected
715,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13230
- Date
- Jun 27, 2013
- Company
- Swan Creek
- Units affected
- 715,000
- Product
- Loose Votive Candles
- Product type
- Candles
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled votive candles were sold loose, not in any container, and were displayed in open trays or bins. The candles are 2 inches high and are wider at the top measuring 1.75 inch diameter on top and 1.5 inch at the base. The candles were sold in dozens of fragrance varieties and colors. The votive candles were not individually labeled with any prices, model numbers, names, date codes or fragrance descriptions.
What can happen
The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candles and return them to any Swan Creek Candle company stores for a full refund or a replacement poured votive candle in a votive glass. Consumers who purchased online at www.swancreekcandle.com can contact Swan Creek Candle Co. to arrange a refund or replacement candle. Consumers who purchased at other candle shops can return to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Swan Creek Candle has received about 89 reports of the loose votive candles with high or erratic flames including four reports of minor burns. The firm has not received any reports of fire or property damage.
- Sold at
- Swan Creek Candle company stores in Florida, Michigan and Ohio, other small candle shops nationwide and on-line at www.swancreekcandle.com from January 2012 through November 2012 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled loose votive candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candles and return them to any Swan Creek Candle company stores for a full refund or a replacement poured votive candle in a votive glass. Consumers who purchased online at www.swancreekcandle.com can contact Swan Creek Candle Co. to arrange a refund or.
What is the hazard?
The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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