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CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles

Note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's web site.

  • Picture of recalled Dried Flower Candles
Name of Product:
Dried Flower Candles
Hazard:

When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
January 24, 2002
Units:

6,400

Consumer Contact

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).

Recall Details

Description:

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. 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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.

Sold At:
Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide from January 2001 through December 2001 for about $4.
Recall number:
02-090

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