CPSC recall · Reported October 15, 2001
CPSC, Endar Corp. Announce Recall of Candle Sets Sold in Wal-Mart Stores
The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proximity, they generate a significant amount of heat. Each of these hazard…
Endar Corp., of Temecula, Calif. recalled The 9-Piece Harvest Centerpiece Collection candle set contains seven candles (three white….
CPSC, Endar Corp. Announce Recall of Candle Sets Sold in Wal-Mart Stores was recalled by Endar Corp., of Temecula, Calif. in October 15, 2001. Reason: The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proxi…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candle sets immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart s…. Verify recall #02007 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Endar Corp., of Temecula, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proxi….
- None
- agency class
- 74K units
- affected scope
- October 15, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02007 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.
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Product description
The 9-Piece Harvest Centerpiece Collection candle set contains seven candles (three white pillars, two red apple shaped novelty candles, and two yellow leaf shaped novelty candles), potpourri and a round 12-inch copper color plate.
Reason for recall
The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proximity, they generate a significant amount of heat. Each of these hazards could lead to a fire, which could cause burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the candle sets immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02007 |
| Date reported | October 15, 2001 |
| Date initiated | October 15, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Endar Corp., of Temecula, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 74,000 |
| 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 the candle sets immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (02007) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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