CPSC recall · Reported January 24, 2002
CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits
When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio recalled The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two….
CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits was recalled by Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio in January 24, 2002. Reason: When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where …. Verify recall #02089 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- January 24, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02089 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 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."
Reason for recall
When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02089 |
| Date reported | January 24, 2002 |
| Date initiated | January 24, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Affected scope | 2,300 |
| 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.
- Check the recall number (02089) 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.
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