Value City, Schottenstein Stores Recall Dried
Flower Candles
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2002
Release # 02-090
Value City Recall Hotline: (888) 278-6370 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried
Flower Candles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus,
Ohio, are voluntarily recalling about 6,400 botanical candles, which
contain dried flowers. When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can
catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles
catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow,
purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either
square or round, and are about 4-inches high by 4-inches wide.
Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles
nationwide from January 2001 through December 2001 for about $4.
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return
them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information,
call Value City toll-free at (888) 278-6370 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.valuecity.com (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's web site).
