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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
69,804
Recall Date
December 12, 2003
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2546.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2546.

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

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Wal-mart Stores Nationwide Sold These Candle Gift Sets, From September 2003 Through November 2003, For About $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2546.

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

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Wal-mart Stores Nationwide Sold These Candle Gift Sets, From September 2003 Through November 2003, For About $10. Recall FAQ

Wal-mart Stores Nationwide Sold These Candle Gift Sets, From September 2003 Through November 2003, For About $10. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint. The notice was published on December 12, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 69,804 units are potentially affected.