| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| December 11, 2007 Alert #08-523 |
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: Four-wick Decorative Candles
Units: About 6,300
Importer: AtHome America Inc., of Alsip, Ill.
Hazard: The candle’s wicks are in close proximity causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of melted wax on a table. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: The recall involves four-inch, square-shaped candles with four wicks. The candles were sold in three styles: the Earth Hue Toasted Nutmeg and Spice candle, the Holiday Hue candle, and the Golden Metallic candle.
Sold by: AtHome America consultants from the 2007 Fall & Holiday Catalog from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $17.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact their AtHome consultant for a full refund. The company has sent direct notices to sales consultants and candle owners.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AtHome America at 800-928-4663 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.athome.com