Wal-Mart Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set; Snowman Candle gift set; Snowflake Candle gift set

Date of Recall

2003-12-12

CPSC Release Number

04-049

Manufactured In

China

Units

69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; 62,428 units of the Snowflake Cand

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 November 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 Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.

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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