Cost Plus World Market Recalls Bleeding Drip Taper Candles Due to Fire Hazard

The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 18105
Affected scope: About 8,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Proud Wealth International LTD, of China recalled This recall involves Cost Plus World Market's bleeding drip taper candles sold in a pack ….

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Bleeding Drip Taper Candles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Proud Wealth International LTD, of China in February 21, 2018. Reason: The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Cost …. Verify recall #18105 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Proud Wealth International LTD, of China issued this CPSC recall-The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: February 21, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18105 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.

Product description

This recall involves Cost Plus World Market's bleeding drip taper candles sold in a pack of two candles. The unscented wax candles are black and bleed red wax as they melt. They measure about 10 inches long. World Market, Bleeding Drip Taper Candles and SKU/UPC 544668/000000544668 can be found on the product packaging.

Reason for recall

The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18105
Date reported	February 21, 2018
Date initiated	February 21, 2018
Recalling firm	Proud Wealth International LTD, of China
Affected scope	About 8,400
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 recalled candles and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 21, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18105.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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