Wal-Mart Expands Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set: "Painted Snowman."

Date of Recall

2003-12-24

CPSC Release Number

04-057

Units

10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set.

Manufacturer

Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China

Importer

Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark.

Sold By

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets from September 2003 through December 2003 for about $10.

Problem/Hazard

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.

Description

Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday.

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