CPSC recall · Reported May 31, 2005
CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas recalled The recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide a….
CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins was recalled by Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas in May 31, 2005. Reason: The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled…. Verify recall #05183 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard..
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- May 31, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05183 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 recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall with an approximate burn time of 35 hours. The lidded tins are silver with fragrance name labels on the side. Fragrances include Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème and Lemon Torte.
Reason for recall
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled candles should go to the firm's Web site at www.homeinteriors.com and click on the candle tin recall for instructions on how to return the candle tins free of charge. Consumers without Internet access can call the firm directly at the toll-free number listed below. Information will be available as of Friday, May 27, 2005 via the Home Interiors' website and the toll-free number. For every candle tin returned, consumers will receive a replacement Home Interiors Candle Tin of the same fragrance and also one of Home Interiors' fragranced body care products.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05183 |
| Date reported | May 31, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 31, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 300,000 |
| 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 the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled candles should go to the firm's Web sit…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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