CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2003
CPSC, Lang Candles Ltd. Announce Recall of Melting Pot Gift Sets
The melting pots can produce excessive flame and/or ignite, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Lang Candles Ltd., of Delafield, Wis. recalled Each melting pot gift set is packaged in a heart-shaped paperboard gift box with a cerami….
CPSC, Lang Candles Ltd. Announce Recall of Melting Pot Gift Sets was recalled by Lang Candles Ltd., of Delafield, Wis. in September 25, 2003. Reason: 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, c…. Verify recall #03199 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lang Candles Ltd., of Delafield, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The melting pots can produce excessive flame and/or ignite, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- 9K units
- affected scope
- September 25, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03199 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - 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.
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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, what to do
Lang is offering a full refund for each returned gift set. For instruction information, contact Lang.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03199 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Lang Candles Ltd., of Delafield, Wis. |
| Affected scope | 9,000 |
| 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
Lang is offering a full refund for each returned gift set. For instruction information, contact Lang.
- Check the recall number (03199) 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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