Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported December 27, 2001
CPSC, Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
Verify with CPSC →
The CPSC recalled The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, r… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 27, 2001. Reason: The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcu…. Verify recall #02079 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers..
- Moderate
- severity level
- December 27, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02079 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #02079) was formally reported on December 27, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 620.
The documented reason for this recall is: The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.
Household Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,056 household products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 620
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, royal blue and gold) and three sizes. The small candle is about 8 inches tall and 5-1/2 inches wide, the medium-sized candle is about 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the tall candle is about 11-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. There is a round sticker on the bottom of each candle that contains warnings regarding the use of the candle, and indicates that the candle is made in Italy. The packaging for each candle also has a sales sticker with a SKU number. The SKU Number for the lime green candle is 3162 4045, and the SKU Number for the royal blue candle is 3162 4037. The SKU numbers for the gold candle are 57604026 (for the small candle), 57604034 (for the medium-sized candle) and 57604042 (for the large candle).
Reason for recall
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02079 |
| Date reported | December 27, 2001 |
| Date initiated | December 27, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 620 |
| 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
Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full r…
- Check the recall number (02079) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, royal blue and gold) and three sizes. The small candle is about 8 inches tall and 5-1/2 inches wide, the medium-sized candle is about 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the tall candle is about 11-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. There is a round sticker on the bottom of each candle that contains warnings regarding the use of the candle, and indicates that the candle is made in Italy. The packaging for each candle also has a sales sticker with a SKU number. The SKU Number for the lime green candle is 3162 4045, and the SKU Number for the royal blue candle is 3162 4037. The SKU numbers for the gold candle are 57604026 (for the small candle), 57604034 (for the medium-sized candle) and 57604042 (for the large candle).. Units affected: About 620.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 27, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02079.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (02079) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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.
Nearby Recalls in This Category
Other recalls in the same product category, useful for spotting patterns across the same defect class or manufacturer.
CPSC Moderate
Cooper Lighting Recalls Metalux Optimized High Bay LED Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Cooper Lighting, LLC, of Peachtree City, Georgia · 2026-07-02
CPSC Moderate
Winco Fireworks International Recalls Roman Candles 8 Shot Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Explosion and B…
· 2026-07-02
CPSC Moderate
Winco Fireworks International Recalls Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Ex…
· 2026-07-02
CPSC Moderate
Kith Retail Recalls Children's Loungewear Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standa…
· 2026-06-25
CPSC Moderate
Southern Telecom Expands Recall of Lomi Waxing Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; …
· 2026-06-25
Compare this recall with Cooper Lighting Recalls Metalux Optimized High Bay LED Ligh… →
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 27, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.