Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2002-01-24T00:00:00
Product: Children's Gel Candle Kits
Company: Value City and Schottenstein discount stores nationwide sold these gel candle kits, from July 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.
Hazard: When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Description: The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two glass holders, and two plastic candleholders. The candleholders are in the shapes of a bumblebee and a dragonfly, or a tulip and a daisy. The gel is scented in fruit flavors. The kits have model numbers "3041" or "3042" written on the box. Other writing on the box includes, "Express Ways!™ Gel Candles." "Scent- sational Colored Gel!" and "AGES 8 AND OLDER."
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents / Injuries: CPSC has received two reports of consumers claiming the plastic candleholder melted and started a fire. One report involved substantial damage to the consumer's home, and a consumer reportedly suffered burns to his hands and feet. The other report involved minor damage to furniture.
Recall Number: 02089
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Burn / Fire Hazard