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Recalled Thematic Candle
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
92,000
Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 92,000 Thematic Candles. Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Name of product: Thematic Candles
Units: 92,000
Manufacturer: Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
Hazard: Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
Description: The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured between 1-1/2 to 4 inches in height and 2-1/2 to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."
Sold at: Small craft and candle stores sold the candles from September 2001 through May 2003 for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
Consumer Contact: Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's website).
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
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