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Recalled Cinnamon Spice Candle
There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
About 2,000
For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://vancekitira.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Cinnamon Spice Candles. There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Name of Product: Cinnamon Spice Candles
Units: About 2,000
Importer: Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
Hazard: There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled candle is 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.
Sold at: Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://vancekitira.com.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
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