CPSC recall · Reported March 18, 2004
CPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles
These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Bath and Body Works, of Columbus, Ohio recalled The votive candles were sold individually and in sets. A label on the bottom of the votiv….
CPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles was recalled by Bath and Body Works, of Columbus, Ohio in March 18, 2004. Reason: These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to …. Verify recall #04101 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bath and Body Works, of Columbus, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- 733K units
- affected scope
- March 18, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04101 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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 votive candles were sold individually and in sets. A label on the bottom of the votive candle reads: Real Essence 1½" x 2½". The specific recalled votive candles are: Rosewood Tea; Lilac Blossom; Vintage Leather; Brushed Suede; Warm Vanilla Sugar; Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin; Spiced Cider; and Amber Myrrh. These votive candles were also sold in a six-pack set: Lilac Blossom, Spiced Cider, and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. In addition, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin was sold in "the scented home quartet" set. This recall does not apply to any other Real Essence votive candles.
Reason for recall
These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn Candle Company store for a merchandise credit, merchandise exchange, or a full cash refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04101 |
| Date reported | March 18, 2004 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Bath and Body Works, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Affected scope | 733,000 |
| 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
Consumers should stop using these recalled votive candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn …
- Check the recall number (04101) 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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