FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 1998
Release # 98-119
Company Phone Number: (800)
228-5942 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, RJS Inc. Announce the Recall of Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RJS Inc., of Port
Washington, N.Y., is conducting a recall of 1,222 Ralph
Lauren Thoroughbred Candles. These candles present a fire
hazard because their flasks can overheat and burn with high
flames.
CPSC and RJS have received two reports from consumers
that the candle displayed high flames and the leather wrap
melted, which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries
have been reported.
The Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles are silver
votives that have a saddle-brown-color leather wrap sleeves,
and are filled with yellow wax. They have item code RLT027
on their packaging. The packaging is a multicolored brown
and green paisley paper box with clear front cover, green
ribbon and hangtag. A hang tag is attached to the packaging
showing a horse and rider scene. There also are use
instructions located in the box.
Major department stores and specialty stores, including
Polo, Bloomingdales and Saks 5th Avenue, nationwide have
sold these candles between September 1995 and April 1998 for
about $30.
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately,
and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For
more information, consumers should call RJS Inc. at (800)
228-5942 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EDT Monday through
Friday.