CPSC recall · Reported October 15, 2003
CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumer…
John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.j. recalled The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is blac….
CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Inst… was recalled by John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.j. in October 15, 2003. Reason: The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This co…. Remedy: Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Verify recall #04010 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This co….
- None
- agency class
- 5K units
- affected scope
- October 15, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04010 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 paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
Reason for recall
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased 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 | 04010 |
| Date reported | October 15, 2003 |
| Date initiated | October 15, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.j. |
| Affected scope | 5,400 |
| 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 return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (04010) 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
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