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Soy Candles by Bath Petals Inc.
- Starting date:
- July 5, 2012
- Posting date:
- July 5, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14984
Joint Recall with TJX Canada, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Affected products
Soy Candles by Bath Petals Inc.
Product description
The candles are 7.5 oz. soy candles sold in four colours and scents: Australian Eucalyptus, California Rose Garden, French Alpine and Thai Lemongrass Ginger. "Bath petals" and the scent name are printed on the glass candle holder. The following UPC codes are on the bottom of the box:
- 6-10696-55269-3
- 7-97734-03754-8
- 7-97734-03755-5
- 7-97734-03758-6
Hazard identified
The candle can burn with a high flame, causing excessive heat. This poses a fire hazard. The heat and flame can cause the glass candle holder to shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
The company has received one report of excessive burning from a consumer in Canada and one report in the United States. No injuries were reported.
Number sold
Approximately 390 units of the soy candles were sold at Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls stores across Canada and about 1260 units were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold in April 2012 in Canada and from February 2012 to April 2012 in the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Bath Petals Inc.
Gardena
California
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
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TJX Canada
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soy candle and return to the place of purchase for a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Winners Merchants International L.P. Customer Service at 1-800-646-9466 between 9AM and 5PM EST Monday through Friday.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.