CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits

The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two glass holders, and two plastic candleholders. The candleholders are in the shapes of a bumblebee and a dragonfly, or a tulip and a daisy. The gel is scented in fruit flavors. The kits have model numbers "3041" or "3042" written on the box. Other writing on the box includes, "Express Ways!™ Gel Candles." "Scent- sational Colored Gel!" and "AGES 8 AND OLDER.". Recalled by Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio. Units affected: 2,300.

When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 24, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02089.