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Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled Christmas Candle Set
Name of Product:
Christmas Candle Sets
Hazard:

The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 20, 2007
Units:

About 13,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Christmas Candle Sets. The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Name of Product: Christmas Candle Sets

Units: About 13,000

Distributor: Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.

Hazard: The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the 2-pieced Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6-1/4 inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high.

Sold through: SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candle for a refund of the original purchase price.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company's website at www.smcorp.com/recall

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candle for a refund of the original purchase price.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold Through:
SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13.
Distributor(s):
Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-144

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