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Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled Metallic Taper Candles
Name of Product:
Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles
Hazard:

The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 23, 2010
Units:

About 33,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.generalwaxrefund.com.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold Exclusively At:
Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2.
Manufacturer(s):
General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
11-052

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