CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of 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-640.
The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall and are in the shape of a yellow duck sitting on a green base. The duck has a blue ribbon around its neck, and has an orange beak. A label on the bottom of the candle has the UPC code - 7 38449 38819 8 - and says, "Made in China."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-640.
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
✅ 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 Gift Shops, Drug Stores, And Florists Nationwide Sold The Candles, From September 2000 Through January 2001, For About $2. 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-640.
For more information, call Midwest of Cannon Falls toll-free at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com
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Gift Shops, Drug Stores, And Florists Nationwide Sold The Candles, From September 2000 Through January 2001, For About $2. Recall FAQ
Gift Shops, Drug Stores, And Florists Nationwide Sold The Candles, From September 2000 Through January 2001, For About $2. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles. The notice was published on April 3, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,000 units are potentially affected.