Official recall notice
CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works
- Recall date
- 1999-10-13
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 21,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately, and return the candles to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund and a $10 gift certificate per customer.
Product description
The recalled tealight candle has an orange pumpkin face, with yellow eyes, nose and mouth and a green stem. Purple outlines the features on the pumpkin face. The wick is placed above the pumpkin's nose. The candle is contained in an aluminum base. A label on the base of the candle reads in part, "Specially made in China for Bath & Body Works."
Reported incidents
A Bath & Body Works store received one report of a candle generating a high flame. No injuries have been reported.