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CPSCRecalled Jan 24, 2002 · #02089

CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits

Hazard

When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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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."

Product details

Product
Children's Gel Candle Kits
Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
3041, 3042
UPCs
Sold at
Value City and Schottenstein discount stores nationwide sold these gel candle kits, from July 2001 through December 2001, for about $4.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

View the official CPSC notice