FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 1999
Release # 00-044
Company Phone Number: (888) 242-6627 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, Hanna's Candle Co. Announce Recall of Millennium Candles Sold at SAMS CLUB Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Hanna's Candle Co., of Fayetteville, Ark., is
voluntarily recalling more than 3,000 Millennium candles sold to SAMS
CLUB. The candle holder can crack when the burning wick touches the side
of the glass, causing lacerations.
There have been two incidents of cracked glass but no injuries reported
with this product.
The recalled candles are in a martini glass, and are advertised as being
for the New Millennium. The box is labeled "The Millennium Martini
Scented Candle." The candle is sold in three different fragrances:
Raspberry Guava, Passion Floral Fruit and Wine and Roses. The candle is
about 11 inches tall with a diameter of 9 inches, and is filled with a
gel material. The candle has four wicks.
SAMS CLUB stores nationwide sold these candles from October 1999 through
November 1999 for about $20.
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to
any SAMS CLUB store for a full refund. For more information, call
Hanna's Candle Co. toll-free at (888) 242-6627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday.
