CPSC recall · Reported June 26, 2006
The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard
The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.
The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis. recalled The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in colo….
The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard was recalled by The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis. in June 26, 2006. Reason: The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burni…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colon…. Verify recall #06196 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burni….
- None
- agency class
- June 26, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06196 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
The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in color. There is a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front of the candle and the candle is molded in the shape of a bag. Inside the candle is a varying amount of money from a $1 coin to a $50 bill. Hang tags on the candle identify the candle as "The Money Bag by The Original Treasure Candle, ® Inc." They were sold under item numbers BI4372, BR4372, RA7372, RB4372, RG4372 and RW4372. The item number is not written on the candle.
Reason for recall
The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product 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 | 06196 |
| Date reported | June 26, 2006 |
| Date initiated | June 26, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 65,500 |
| 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 this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the …
- Check the recall number (06196) 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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