Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2007
Release #08-014

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 287-3232
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Sequin Glitter Candles

Units: About 29,000

Distributor: Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.

Hazard: The candle’s exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves glitter candles in three styles.

UPCSize/Shape
0 00014 42442 73 inches across x 3 inches tall
0 00014 42441 03 inches across x 6 inches tall
0 00014 42444 16 inches tall, teardrop shape

The candles were available in gold, silver and red. The UPC label can be located on the product’s packaging.

Sold at: Christmas Tree Shop retail locations nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $1.70 and $3.00.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For a list of stores, visit the firm’s Web site.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com



Picture of Recalled Sequin Glitter Candles