Candles Recalled by Calvin Klein Cosmetics

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 1999
Release # 99-096

Company Phone Number: (800) 470-4477
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076

CPSC, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co. Announce Recall of Fragranced Candles

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling approximately 35,000 fragranced candles housed in tin containers sold in the U.S. These candles can burn with a higher than normal flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

Calvin Klein Cosmetics is aware of eight reports from consumers of the candles burning with a high flame, resulting in one minor burn injury.

These candles were available in two sizes - 2.25 inches high and 1.5 inches high. The large candles were sold separately and in gift sets, while the small candles were given away as samples, gifts with purchases and included in gift sets. The following chart lists the fragrance name written on each candle, and the color of the tin and box.

Small Tin Containers

Fragrance	Tin Color	Box Color
"OBSESSION" and "OBSESSION for men"	Cream or Gold-tone	Cream
"ETERNITY"	Silver-tone	White
"ETERNITY for men"	Silver-tone	Dark Gray
"ESCAPE" and "ESCAPE for men"	Silver-tone	Parchment
"CONTRADICTION"	Silver-tone	Silver-tone

Large Tin Containers

Fragrance	Tin Color	Box Color
"CK ONE"	Silver-tone/khaki label	No Box
"CK BE"	Black	No Box

Major department and specialty stores nationwide sold these candles from July 1998 through April 1999.

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. For more information, consumers should call Calvin Klein Cosmetics at (800) 470-4477 anytime.