CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles

The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.

Recall #: 01509
Affected scope: About 31,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa. recalled The Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint strip….

CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles was recalled by The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa. in February 20, 2001. Reason: The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, i…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where…. Verify recall #01509 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, i….

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agency class: February 20, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01509 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket.

Reason for recall

The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01509
Date reported	February 20, 2001
Date initiated	February 20, 2001
Recalling firm	The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa.
Affected scope	About 31,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 20, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01509.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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