CPSC recall · Reported December 24, 2003
CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China recalled Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a….
CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint was recalled by Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China in December 24, 2003. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #04057 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China issued this CPSC recall-Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- 10K units
- affected scope
- December 24, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04057 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, 6 from CPSC - 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 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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart 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 | 04057 |
| Date reported | December 24, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 24, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China |
| Affected scope | 10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set |
| 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 immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (04057) 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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