| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| November 13, 2003 Alert #04-510 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Candle Gift Sets
Units: 50,600
Manufacturer: Polardreams International Ltd., of Fairfield, Iowa
Hazard: The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: One report has been received of a consumer receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.
Description: This candle gift set includes two candle lamps and eight tealight candles. The lamps are approximately 3.5-inches high and have a warning label on the bottom with Polardreams' name and address. These sets were sold in three different fragrance combinations.
Sold At: BJ's Wholesale Clubs from August 24, 2003 through October 30, 2003 for $9.99.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candle gift sets immediately and return them to any BJ's Club for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Polardreams at (800) 446-6541 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go the BJ's Web site at www.bjs.com/news