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.
The CPSC recalled The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, r….
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 CPSC recall-The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- 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 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 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 | Not classified by agency |
| 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…
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- 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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