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Recalled "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
5,400
Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), John Wiley & Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J., is voluntarily recalling 5,400 "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Books. The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Name of product: "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book
Units: 5,400
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Hazard: The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
Sold at: Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide from August 2003 through September 2003 for about $20.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.com.
Media Contact: Susan Spilka at 201-748-6147.
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
None reported.
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