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CPSCRecalled May 31, 2005 · #05183

CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins

Hazard

The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.

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Description

The recall includes 6.5-ounce individually packaged candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall with an approximate burn time of 35 hours. The lidded tins are silver with fragrance name labels on the side. Fragrances include Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème and Lemon Torte.

Product details

Product
Home Interiors Fundraising Candle Tin Series
Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Manufacturer
Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Home Interiors' fundraising programs and through direct sales associates, from April 2005 through May 3, 2005, for $8.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. Consumers with the recalled candles should go to the firm's Web site at www.homeinteriors.com and click on the candle tin recall for instructions on how to return the candle tins free of charge. Consumers without Internet access can call the firm directly at the toll-free number listed below. Information will be available as of Friday, May 27, 2005 via the Home Interiors' website and the toll-free number. For every candle tin returned, consumers will receive a replacement Home Interiors Candle Tin of the same fragrance and also one of Home Interiors' fragranced body care products.

View the official CPSC notice