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CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

Reported: December 24, 2003 Initiated: December 24, 2003 #04057

Product Description

Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.

Reason for Recall

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.. Recalled by Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China. Units affected: 10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set.
Why was this product recalled?
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 24, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04057.