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Consumer product recall

Archived – Christmas Candle Sets

Starting date:
January 1, 2008
Posting date:
December 31, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001625

Affected products

Christmas Candle Sets

Product description

This recall involves the 2-piece snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle is 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle is 7 inches high.

Hazard identified

The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Number sold

306 Christmas Candle Sets were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

From October 2003 through September 2007

Companies

Distributor
Specialty Merchandise Corporation (now Smart Living Company)
Simi Valley
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately.

Consumers may contact the distributor, Smart Living Company, to return the candle for a refund of the original purchase price.