PlainRecalls
CPSC Moderate Active

CPSC, Lang Candles Ltd. Announce Recall of Melting Pot Gift Sets

Reported: September 25, 2003 Initiated: September 25, 2003 #03199

Product Description

Each melting pot gift set is packaged in a heart-shaped paperboard gift box with a ceramic melting pot (simmer pot), four individually wrapped scented wax melters of various scents, and six tea light candles that have "Lang" printed on the top. The gift sets diffuse aroma by liquefying the scented wax melter on top of the melting pot through the use of a tea light candle placed in the bottom of the melter. The gift sets were sold in nine different themes/styles printed on the exterior of the gift box lid and melting pot. The name of the theme and its respective "Part Number" are printed on the label affixed to the underside of the gift box: Warm Your Heart 0614001, Above the Fruited Plains 0614002, Noel Rose 0614003, Holiday Bounty 0614004, All Decked Out 0614005, Stars Stars Stars 0614006, Herb Garden 0614007, Home and Heart 0614008, and Frances' Garden 0614009.

Reason for Recall

The melting pots can produce excessive flame and/or ignite, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Lang is offering a full refund for each returned gift set. For instruction information, contact Lang.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Each melting pot gift set is packaged in a heart-shaped paperboard gift box with a ceramic melting pot (simmer pot), four individually wrapped scented wax melters of various scents, and six tea light candles that have "Lang" printed on the top. The gift sets diffuse aroma by liquefying the scented wax melter on top of the melting pot through the use of a tea light candle placed in the bottom of the melter. The gift sets were sold in nine different themes/styles printed on the exterior of the gift box lid and melting pot. The name of the theme and its respective "Part Number" are printed on the label affixed to the underside of the gift box: Warm Your Heart 0614001, Above the Fruited Plains 0614002, Noel Rose 0614003, Holiday Bounty 0614004, All Decked Out 0614005, Stars Stars Stars 0614006, Herb Garden 0614007, Home and Heart 0614008, and Frances' Garden 0614009.. Recalled by Lang Candles Ltd., of Delafield, Wis.. Units affected: 9,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The melting pots can produce excessive flame and/or ignite, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Lang is offering a full refund for each returned gift set. For instruction information, contact Lang.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 25, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03199.