CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
⚠ 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.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2554.
The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2554.
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Small Craft And Candle Stores Sold The Candles, From September 2001 Through May 2003, For Between $9 And $13. The Candles Were Sold Individually And In Prepacks Of Two Or Three Units. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-2554.
Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.
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Small Craft And Candle Stores Sold The Candles, From September 2001 Through May 2003, For Between $9 And $13. The Candles Were Sold Individually And In Prepacks Of Two Or Three Units. Recall FAQ
Small Craft And Candle Stores Sold The Candles, From September 2001 Through May 2003, For Between $9 And $13. The Candles Were Sold Individually And In Prepacks Of Two Or Three Units. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles. The notice was published on January 7, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 92,000 units are potentially affected.